Humanitas360 Institute showcases Hemp-based installation at Venice Biennale of Architecture

Humanitas360 Institute showcases Hemp-based installation at Venice Biennale of Architecture

Inside the installation, a large LCD monitor displays another video, approximately 4 minutes long, showing the production process of the Hemp panels used in its structure, while highlighting other Hemp-based construction materials and their uses in contemporary architecture.

In a leap through time, we showcase archaeological discoveries revealing that over 6,000 years ago, Japan’s Jomon culture already used Hemp in their homes and clothing. Throughout the millennia, the video addresses other uses of the plant by various cultures. The final message is that humanity’s future may depend greatly on Hemp, one of the fastest atmospheric carbon sequestrators in the plant kingdom.

Virtual extension

A QR code included in the installation takes “Ancestral Innovation: Hemp, Sustainability and the Future of Architecture” into the virtual environment. On the website, created by Instituto Humanitas360 specifically for the project, you can explore Hemp’s history, learn about its applicability in construction, and discover the role this plant can play in combating the climate emergency.

Discover more at www.humanitas360.org/hemp.