Eumundi Hempcrete House

A unique retreat nestled on a north-facing, steep sloping block overlooking a picturesque town and mountain views. The innovative hempcrete home has been well designed for sustainable living, longevity and functionality, amid supreme northern views and a serene environment.

The home was designed to embrace natural light and the vibrant town atmosphere. This modest-sized dwelling features two distinct living spaces separated by a tranquil garden entry walkway. One serves as the primary residence, while the other functions as a BnB, offering additional income potential. Both spaces are oriented towards the north, ensuring maximum sunlight and privacy.

The main living area is thoughtfully crafted with clerestory windows and a wedge-shaped design to optimise views and natural lighting. The deck off the main living space features clear sheeting to invite the warmth of the winter sun indoors, creating a cozy ambiance year-round.

With sustainability at the forefront, hempcrete was the chosen building material. Hempcrete walls provide exceptional thermal and acoustic insulation, and is a lightweight material that can be supported by an insulated timber floor and complemented by a heavily insulated roof. The north-sloping roof of the separate BnB pavilion is primed for future solar panel installation, further enhancing its energy efficiency.

Surrounding the home, lush edible gardens flourish, offering both beauty and sustenance. The Eumundi Hempcrete House seamlessly integrates sustainability, practicality, and aesthetic allure, where our clients can enjoy modern eco-living and the quaint charm of the town.

The beautiful BnB pavilion is currently listed as a Airbnb destination, which can be found here.

“We first met Brett from Ecolibrium Designs when we visited his home in Eumundi that was part a sustainable house tour. It was clear from that meeting that Brett had passion for sustainable design and construction.

Around a year later we were looking for somewhere to build on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and coincidentally found a building block in Eumundi. We wanted to build as much as we could sustainably so Ecolibrium Designs was the obvious choice for us.

The initial design process involved a check sheet to find out from us what we needed and what was important to us in the design. The check list was very thorough so we left that meeting feeling confident we were on the right track.

We could not have been happier with the design that Brett and his team came up with. The design was bold and the finished product suited our lifestyle perfectly. Brett and his team handled the sloping block well and took full advantage of the northern aspect to create a home that is comfortable all year round. Extensive use of hempcrete in the design means we now live in home with exterior walls that insulate and breath not allowing internal mould or the need for air conditioning.

Brett and his team created a stunning looking home design that is easy living, health beneficial and very economical to run.

We love this home and recommend Ecolibrium Designs for any building design.

Many thanks from Phil and Carmel.”

Phil and Carmel, Eumundi Hempcrete House