Hemp bricks keep this building cool

Adnams Brewery distribution center

Brits might know of the Adnams Brewery, but they probably don't know that the Adnams distribution center was built from hemp bricks made from locally-grown hemp lime and chalk. The hemp bricks are energy-efficient to manufacture and they also help regulate the internal temperature of the building.

Adnams invested in machinery to produce a large quantity of hemp bricks, but it was worth it as the bricks keep the building cool enough that air conditioning is never needed.