Become a Net Zero Hero
With a combination of high- tech building materials and streamlined energy renewal sources, net zero energy buildings are perfect examples of the “waste not, want not” concept.
How to Build Multi-Story Buildings Faster
Whether it’s a high-rise residential apartment building or a commercial complex, the quicker a multi-story building is constructed, the sooner it can start generating revenue.
What is the R-Value of Concrete? How to Maximize Wall Insulation with ICFs
5 Ways To Save Money On Your Next Commercial Project
ICF’s benefits are massive, ranging from cost savings to durability, high quality and easy installation. If you want to learn how to save money on your next project, keep reading.
KELEMEN RESIDENCE
The homeowner wanted to build a multifamily high-performance home as part of the Detroit Revitalization Program, an initiative in the region that aims to sustain and grow neighborhoods.
Do ICFs promote mold or mildew growth?
EPS is an inert, organic material. It provides no nutritive value to plants, animals or micro-organisms. It will not rot and is highly resistant to mold and mildew.
SPRINGHOUSE VILLAGE SENIOR CENTER
Sound-Proof Assisted Living Center Completed On-Time Amidst Pandemic. Springhouse Village Senior Center has received high praise from residents and visitors for its welcoming design, resident safety, and peaceful atmosphere.
ICC 500 Missile Impact Testing Requirements for Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms
Fox Blocks announces that their ICF wall assembly passed the ICC 500 required Missile Impact test used to determine compliance of storm shelter and safe room design and construction from flying debris in severe high-wind weather events.
MAYURA MANOR
Deadlines and Design Codes Don’t Stop A Dream Home. A striking front elevation is met with highly-efficient sustainable features and includes a courtyard connecting the main home, casita and garage, with custom stone water features elevated above the pool deck.
How to Measure and Plan for Energy Efficiency in Your Building
As climate change becomes a greater issue, architects are under increasing pressure to design sustainable, yet high-performance buildings. In this blog, we go over some effective strategies you can use during the design process to enhance your building’s energy efficiency