8 Tips for Sustainable Home Building
AFTON HOME
These owners wanted a 100% self-sustaining, off-the-grid home. Because of its energy-efficiency and insulation properties, Fox Blocks ICF was the perfect solution.
Combat Rising Construction Labor Costs with ICF
PARKER WOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
A key design element of this school was sustainability.
The Upside of Digging Down: Why Adding a Basement to Your New Build is a Smart Investment
House Framing 101 - How to Select the Best Framing Option for Your Home
4 Alternative Materials for Wood in Construction
Wood has been a staple in construction for centuries. From the humble log cabin to the towering skyscrapers of modern metropolises, wood always seems to find its place in construction.
Aluminum Stud Problems and a Better Alternative
PIE EYED MONK BREWERY
A 150-year-old grainery building was transformed into a restaurant and microbrewery in Ontario by a couple looking to revitalize their community and join the up-and-coming craft beer market.
How to Build a Hurricane Proof House in Florida
Florida, often hailed as the Sunshine State, is no stranger to the annual threat of hurricanes. As a resident or potential homeowner, one can’t help but feel the looming presence of these powerful storms. In light of this, the demand for hurricane-proof houses in Florida has grown exponentially. Now, more than ever, homeowners are seeking solutions that not only ensure the safety of their loved ones, but also provide a sustainable and energy-efficient lifestyle.