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Most teenagers haven\u2019t decided what they want to do with their lives. And if they have, it\u2019s likely that their aspirations will morph and change as doors open and close, as youthful idealism makes way for pragmatic considerations.<\/p>\n
But as a teenager, Anthony N\u00e9ron already had a plan: \u201cI knew very early on that hemp<\/a> was an answer for environmental, social and economic crisis,\u201d he says. \u201cIt truly was my intention to bring my contribution to make this world a better place.\u201d<\/p>\n And so, N\u00e9ron started a hemp clothing line at 18 years old, learning the clothing design trade and honing his sewing skills. For two years, he toiled at the sewing machine, crafting hemp clothes that he hoped could bring a revolution of sorts, until his big dreams crumbled under more practical realizations.<\/p>\n \u201cClothing from China was way too cheap for me to [compete with],\u201d he explains. \u201cI couldn\u2019t make a living out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n But as fate would have it, a new door was opening for him: N\u00e9ron received an invitation to visit the first hempcrete house in Quebec. He became a helper on the site and developed relationships with the craftsmen. He followed them along to other job sites and apprenticed for four years.<\/p>\n It was a natural fit. His mother was a designer and would often bring him along on projects, giving him small jobs on construction sites. And after learning the ins and outs of hempcrete construction, he was ready to strike out on his own with his vision: Art Du Chanvre.<\/p>\n After working on many hempcrete<\/a> job sites, N\u00e9ron saw a need for a different kind of look. Most houses he worked on were out in rural areas and had a rustic vibe. \u201cIt was not for everyone,\u201d he said. With his Quebec-Canada based Art Du Chanvre (which translates to Art of Hemp), N\u00e9ron combines hemp and lime construction with a more refined and minimalist aesthetic.<\/p>\n \u201cMy goal was to make something very universal,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was my intention to bring hempcrete into contemporary design. I never gave up on my dream on making hemp a solution for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s clear that N\u00e9ron is focused on the plant\u2019s revolutionary properties, and for good reason. Hempcrete offers a wide variety of benefits compared to traditional building materials. It\u2019s fire- and vermin-resistant. It keeps interiors cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It\u2019s simultaneously airtight yet breathable, making it virtually immune to mold and other humidity-related problems. So why aren\u2019t all homes built with hempcrete?<\/p>\n Right now, it costs about 10 percent more to build a house out of hempcrete compared to traditional materials. However, that cost is expected to drop as more people adopt the material, and more people likely will switch to hempcrete with the realization they can save money in the long run on energy costs while getting a structure that will last centuries.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople are kind of afraid of change,\u201d says N\u00e9ron. But he hopes that his clean and modern constructions will help bring hemp to a broader audience. With Art Du Chanvre, N\u00e9ron prefers to focus on beautiful lines and textures, while using whites and grays to create a canvas for eccentric furniture, colorful d\u00e9cor and elegant art.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also the issue of education \u2013 many are simply unaware of the material. N\u00e9ron says a significant part of his job is teaching others about hempcrete, so he travels frequently to speak at various conferences.<\/p>\n \u201cConstruction can literally lead a revolution,\u201d says N\u00e9ron. \u201cIf we\u2019re using hemp and making buildings, we\u2019re not just stopping pollution \u2013 we\u2019re also cleaning the earth.\u201d Hemp captures carbon at it grows, while releasing oxygen, and can also help remove heavy metals and toxins from soil. Meanwhile, traditional construction materials that hemp oil can replace are petroleum byproducts such as floor wax, caulking material and house paint.<\/p>\n \u201cYou have the petroleum industry in the construction industry and they have too much power,\u201d says N\u00e9ron \u2013 citing yet another challenge he runs up against in his hemp revolution.<\/p>\n The good news is that hempcrete is catching on. N\u00e9ron says he is seeing more and more interest, especially in the United States. \u201cThe most receptive and open-minded people are the Americans,\u201d he says. \u201cI have more and more calls from the U.S.\u201d<\/p>\n And while hemp and psychoactive marijuana are two very different plants, the liberalization of cannabis laws are propelling both forward. \u201c[Legalization] opens a lot of doors. People are going to stop considering cannabis and hemp as a drug,\u201d says N\u00e9ron. \u201cIt really is a good thing and we have beautiful years ahead of us.\u201d<\/p>\n Originally published in Issue 31 of Cannabis Now.\u00a0<\/em>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n TELL US<\/strong>, would you live in a hempcrete home?<\/p>\n The post Anthony N\u00e9ron\u2019s Hemp Revolution<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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