12 Easy Steps for High-Performance, Healthy Homes
Builders and homeowners that follow these 12 easy steps for home design and construction will create a high-performing and healthy home that is comfortable and safe.
What is EPS made from?
Polystyrene is virgin material, manufactured from petroleum. Polystyrene beads are expanded with steam heat to be up to 40 times their original volume and then the expanded beads are molded again by steam heat into 25⁄8″ rigid insulation panels to create a Fox Blocks ICF.
What is a Resilient Home and How to Build One
Constructing strong homes that endure time and nature is crucial in modern building. Resilient homes are created to withstand harsh weather and provide exceptional durability and safety for homeowners.
MHA INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Net-Zero Museum Exemplifies The Sustainable Resilience of the MHA Nation. The MHA Interpretive Center is an educational museum and nature center owned and governed by the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation. Housing some of the most sacred objects and artifacts of the MHA Nation, the structure includes a large, 80-foot radius wall with an observation deck overlooking Lake Sakakawea, which was built to align with the Nation’s values and embrace sustainability and respect to the earth.
Is burning EPS toxic?
Test reports conducted by the National Research Council state: “The maximum toxicity index obtained from the combustion of polystyrene was of the same order as that of wood.” Fox Blocks ICFs have been tested to meet building code requirements for flame spread ratings, smoke development and toxicity
Innovations in Exterior Wall Construction: What You Need to Know
For generations, the construction of exterior walls has followed traditional practices that have primarily involved wood or steel framing. These methods have been the backbone of residential and light commercial construction, by providing shelter, stability, and a certain level of insulation.
ARTURO FUENTE CIGAR WAREHOUSE
Located in the historic Ybor City historical district of Tampa, the Arturo Fuente Cigar Warehouse is a “15,000 square foot humidor.”
Shear Walls vs. Load Bearing Walls
When constructing a building, ensuring its stability and resilience is critical. Two essential components that play crucial roles in building stability are shear walls and load bearing walls.
How to Build an Apartment Complex Faster (and Better)
The future of apartment building construction lies in leveraging innovative materials and processes to deliver better projects faster and more efficiently
HILLIARD BRUCE WINERY
Hilliard Bruce Winery was awarded LEED Silver Certification by the US Building Council.