Good Practice - Project

Innovative service - BIO construction from hemp

Sustainable construction of buildings by using of innovative materials (hemp).
  • CAP Implementation
  • - Programming period: 2014-2022 Latvia
    - Programming period: 2014-2022 Latvia

    General information

    RDP Priority
    • P6. Social inclusion and local development
    RDP Focus Area
    • 6B: Local development

    Summary

    The company VERTESS UP was looking to expand its business operations by developing an innovative service that responds to the desire for a healthier and more natural lifestyle and housing.

    EAFRD support was used to purchase equipment that enabled the production of various construction materials where hemp is used as a base material.

    Results

    An innovative construction technology was promoted using biological materials.

    Several promotional materials were developed to promote the service to the local community.

    The company built a house from hemp shive concrete and as this is the first house of its kind in the Baltic countries, it is now used as a showcase for potential clients.

    The product gained positive reputation and interest has grown. As a result, the company  grew and scaled up production.

    Promoter

    VERTESS UP, Ltd

    Funding

    Total budget 19 496 (EUR)
    RDP 11 697 (EUR)
    Private 7 799 (EUR)

    Resources

    Documents

    English language

    gp_lv_hemp_construction_fin_web.pdf

    (PDF – 386.67 KB)