Sustainable hemp consultant offering online advice and solutions.

Steve Allin is an author, teacher, and consultant on ecological building. He has enthusiastically pioneered the use of hemp in building internationally for many years and has also contributed articles to a variety of publications, from the Green Building Bible to Irish Tech News and HempToday.

As the founding director of the International Hemp Building Association (IHBA), he continues to advise, educate, and lecture worldwide on the subject of hemp building.

Steve Allin is the author of the seminal book on the subject, Building with Hemp which was published in December 2005 (2nd edition 2012). His latest book is Hemp Buildings: 50 International Case Studies (2021).

He provides an online consultation service, regardless of your location in the world, to discuss design options and other issues relating to your proposed project, new build, residential extension, or refurbishment. He also has extensive expertise in building processes and material development.

He offers a special advisory option to international students. He is always happy to answer questions and discuss projects.