Heijmans grows its own hemp for insulating new homes. Why is that such a tough nut to crack? You’ll find out in episode 3 of the Biobased Tasting video series.
Watch episode 3 of “Biobased Tasting” here
Everyone’s talking about biobased construction. But Editor-in-Chief Thomas van Belzen wants to see, smell, feel, and taste it. How do architects and builders use biobased materials, and what are the pros and cons? And above all: does it leave you wanting more?
Heijmans Residential Homes
In Episode 3 of the Biobased Tasting, we take a look at Nietap, where Heijmans is building biobased homes for sale. The material in the spotlight is hemp. Developer Dienke Slatman explains why the construction company set its sights on this material and talks about her passion for sustainable building. Chantal van Schaik, director of Holland Houtland, gives her candid opinion on the material. Is she generous with her stars, or not?
Watch episode 3 of “Biobased Tasting” here
Series: Biobased Tasting Season 1 (2026)
Episode 3: Locally Grown Hemp
Number of episodes: 6
For whom: Architects, builders, clients, and anyone interested in biobased construction
Host: Thomas van Belzen, Editor-in-Chief of Bouw en Installatie at the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs
Camera and editing: Thijs Karlas, content creator for Construction and Installation at the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs
"Biobased Tasting" is a production of www.bouweninstallatiehub.nl by the Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs and powered by FutureFacade, the BouwBeurs, DigiBouw, and VSK+E, in collaboration with Holland Houtland.
