A house made of straw and hemp panels has passed a fire resistance test where it was exposed to temperatures over 1000°C. To reach the required standard the panel had to withstand the heat for more than 30 minutes. Over two hours later the panel had still not failed. The house is made from prefabricated cells of timber filled with straw or hemp, rendered with a lime-based coat. Read the full story on the 24dash website
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