Truss wire – Do we need it?
I was a believer in using truss wire when installing other ICF’s but now that I’m using the Fox Blocks ICF I have been convinced by contractors that it is not necessary.
Does Concrete Mix Really Matter?
Proper concrete mix saves time on labor, facilitates concrete consolidation and ensures a successful Fox Blocks wall pour.
Building Nashville’s First Green, Affordable Housing Development
Nashville is known as the nation’s hub for country music and culture. As the capital city of Tennessee, it has steadily grown in population since the 1970s. The city’s leadership saw a need for more affordable housing opportunities in the booming metroplex, with a focus on more energy-efficient homes to further address the cost of living.
LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALL
The challenge for this build was to create a home that would appeal to a sophisticated buyer with features that an empty nester moving from a larger more expansive home would enjoy. The result is an energy efficient home which creatively uses space in an attractive, luxurious, and cost effective way.
PISGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
This design is now the new prototype for future Clarksville-Montgomery County elementary schools.
SAUGEEN POLICE HQ
The forward-thinking police department in Saugeen Shores wanted a bullet- proof, state-of-the-art station. The design was developed with expansion in mind so the headquarters can grow with the neighborhoods that the department serves.
DICEMAN MODERN FARMHOUSE
The challenge for this build was to create a home that would appeal to a sophisticated buyer with features that an empty nester moving from a larger more expansive home would enjoy. The result is an energy efficient home which creatively uses space in an attractive, luxurious, and cost effective way.
The Best Material Options for a Reliable Pool Foundation
ALACHUA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE
Eco-Friendly Space to Serve the Public. The Alachua County Tax Collector’s Office is a welcoming space with staff and clients at the forefront of design.
“22 STORY” STUDENT DORMITORY
This 104,000 square foot project won an ICF Builder Award.