B3. Kahu glen  

175 Paraite Road, Bell Block (access via Paraite Rd not via Arthur Rd)

Matt Low and Melissa Burleigh-Low

Size: 172 sqm

Key features:

  • Hempcrete external walls, bamboo panelling, timber joinery

  • Solar panels and wetback wood burner

  • Composting toilet system

  • Passive temperature regulation through thermal mass

  • Water systems: grey/black, collection & treatment

Kahu Glen is also on the Sustainable Farms Trails for their organic feijoa orchard.

 

Talks, tours and workshops

Building a hemp house - Tour & Talk

Hear about the pros and cons of building with hemp, the build process and what it’s like living in a hemp home. Matt will also talk to other sustainable features of their home and provide an optional tour of the garden and orchard.

  • 13 Nov 10am-11am (Thu)

$5, including organic juice tasting.

Registrations opening soon.

Organic Orchard & Hemp House - Tour & Talk

Walk through the orchard and hear about what it takes to get organic certification, the orchard processes - growing, harvesting and distribution as well as pruning, mulching, and integrating livestock. Move indoors to hear about the pros and cons of building with hemp, the build process and what it’s like living in a hemp home, as well as other sustainable features of the home.

  • 15 Nov 1pm-3pm (Sat)

$15 cash, including organic juice tasting, light snacks.

Registrations opening soon.