Achieve a Net Zero Office Building With These Architectural Tips
Architects can achieve an NZE office building with innovative materials and methods. Please read on for ten architectural tips for designing an NZE office building.
Flexible Construction: Can ICFs be Poured in Multiple Stages?
Important Considerations for Building an Energy Efficient Home in California
10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Concrete
Is Your Home Built to Fight Fire?
For 2013, the U.S. Fire Administration reported 1,240,000 house fires. Houses constructed out of ICFs have key advantages in minimizing the damage and spread of these fires.
11 Healthy Building Products for New Home Construction
6 Little Known Energy Wasters Affecting Your Low-Rise Construction
By identifying these energy wasters, you can take the necessary steps to make the building more efficient.
What is a Shear Wall and How Does it Protect Your Building?
Construction of a shear wall includes materials and design that enhance a structure’s stiffness, strength, and ductility in order to withstand lateral forces from severe winds and earthquakes.
8 Must-Haves for a Net-Zero Energy Home
A net-zero energy home aims to make enough renewable energy to meet its own annual energy consumption needs. These are 8 must-haves for a net-zero energy home.
Benefits of Using ICF for Tilt-Up Wall Construction