4 Defining Characteristics of High-Performance Buildings
High-performance buildings also positively impact the environment and provide financial benefits before and after construction.
Passive Solar ICF Home Plans: Costs and Design Best-Practices
ICF vs. Steel Framing: Which Is Best For Commercial Construction?
ICFs have been used with great success for projects such as hotels, theatres, multi-story residential, office, retail, mixed-use retail, educational projects and all manner of public works and federal military applications. However, some people argue that Steel Framing is best for commercial construction, so we decided to get to the bottom of the ICF vs. Steel Framing face-off.
Building Stability: How to Construct Strong and Stable Structures
Creating durable structures that endure time and nature is a crucial aspect of modern construction. Ensuring stability, strength, and sturdiness involves more than material selection — it requires a grasp of construction science.
5 Important Things to Remember for an ICF Home Plan Conversion
The building industry has seen a relatively recent trend of architects, designers, and homeowners moving away from energy consumptive forms of construction and the implementation of more sustainable, less expensive construction methods.
Built to Weather Any Storm, Resilient Buildings Strive to Withstand Climate Events
What is a HERS Index Score and How to Achieve a Good HER Rating
Home energy efficiency is crucial in today’s environmentally conscious and economically driven world.
What is a Good R Value for Exterior Walls?
Essential Elements of Passive House Design
A Guide to the Commercial Construction Process - From Start to Finish
Fox Blocks presents the following outline designed to help project managers maneuver the commercial construction process from start to finish.