by Elizabeth Diane | Oct 20, 2025 | Architecture, Hemp-Lime
If you read my recent post, Hemp-Lime Is Now in the IRC, you know that hemp-lime (a.k.a. hempcrete) is now becoming a viable wall system option. This is the second article in a series about hemp-lime to educate and showcase its benefits. In the first article,...
by Elizabeth Diane | Jan 13, 2025 | Architecture, Hemp-Lime
A new evolution of hemp and lime, Hemp-lime (Hempcrete) is now in the IRC (International Residential Code). This accomplishment was a decades long project of the US Hemp Building Foundation (USHBF). The USHBF explains, “Hempcrete insulation has been used in...
by Elizabeth Diane | Mar 20, 2024 | Design, Design Process
Designer’s Statement on AI With the rapid proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence), this is Lucid 9 Design’s statement for clarity on the use of AI. For all custom designs and what appears on this website, human resource design will be utilized. Lucid...
by Elizabeth Diane | Apr 23, 2021 | Design, Design Process
Everyone wants the design process to be simple, easy, complete and enjoyable. And quite often that is the experience clients have. Inherent in designing are a myriad of unknowns and decisions to be made. When surprises show up in the creative flow, it’s smart to...
by Elizabeth Diane | Mar 4, 2021 | Architecture, Community, Community Land Trust, Community Villages, Square One Villages
Affordable Housing Solutions in Operation Check out the benefits and how to start a Community Land Trust Village Model with a Co-op overlay in these links. Hybrid Model Feasability Download the PDF Village Model Ownership Download the PDF Community LT Co-op...
