South Africa’s First Hemp House Goes Greener With a Planted Roof (VIDEO)

We've been writing about <a href="http://www.hemporium.com/pdf/SG_hemp_home.pdf">South Africa's first hemp house</a> for a while, so it was almost mythical to finally visit the tranquil space in person and get dirty on its brand new green roof. Overlooking long stretches of beautiful beaches about 22 miles from the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/giant-statue-made-from-4200-coca-cola-crates-preaches-the-3rs-in-cape-town-south-africa/">2014 World Design Capital (Cape Town)</a>, the Noordhoek home represents the best of the Rainbow Nation's strident green achievements. Not only have Tony Budden and his partner Duncan Parker overcome huge legislative obstacles to get the house built since the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/hemp-house-south-africas-most-sustainable-home-made-from-an-illegal-narcotic/">government still considers hemp to be an illegal narcotic</a>, but they are also blazing a path that leads to a new, sustainable industry that has amazing potential to transform the country. Listen to Tony talk about the benefits of planted roofs right after the jump.

After months of writing about it, Inhabitat's Tafline Laylin finally got to visit South Africa's first hemp house

The most exciting news is that the home has a new planted roof

50% of the hemp house is made of hemp products

The hempcrete allows the home to breathe

At sunset, the kitchen area is suffused with a lovely warm glow

The home has incredible views

Almost of the interiors are made from hemp - this is the main bedroom

Nearing sunset, the railing creates awesome shadows.

More amazing views

Taken from the side of the house, where the vegetable garden is planted

The garden features mostly indigenous flora, which is more sustainable than landscaping

The view from the road. The hemp house blends beautifully into its environment and is definitely, as far as we're concerned, one of the more interesting homes in the neighborhood.

We love this home, and can't wait to see what Tony and Duncan pull out next.