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Casa hatton
A luxurious 5 Bedroom home located in the exclusive gated community of Playacar, a short walk from Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Ave. is a true custom home, where the owner gets to not only style it, but pick from a list of incredible finishings and details with help of our professional Interior Designer.
cantil sur
Cantil Sur, located in Cozumel, underwent a remarkable transformation by Playa Builder. The outdated condo was infused with modern design, restoring its brilliance and giving it a new lease on life.
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Hempcrete Construction in Mexico (Sustainable Building Material)
Hempcrete is a bio-based material made from hemp fibers, lime, and water that offers breathability, thermal performance, and sustainability benefits. In Playa del Carmen, Cancún, and Tulum, hempcrete is best used as a non-structural infill material within reinforced concrete construction, where it can improve comfort and environmental performance without compromising strength, durability, or hurricane resistance.
Is hempcrete considered environmentally better than standard concrete?
Hempcrete is often called carbon-negative because hemp absorbs CO₂ while
growing, while concrete and steel — extremely durable — take significant energy to
manufacture.
Are there earth-home or alternative-building specialists worth knowing about?
Yes: Tierra Viva Construction, the Cal-Earth Institute, Earthbag Building
(Owen Geiger), The Mud Home and Build With Rise all work in earth-based and
alternative construction methods.
