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.
Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite
What is the R-Value of Concrete? How to Maximize Wall Insulation with ICFs
19 Important Features of an Energy Efficient Building
How to Integrate an HVAC System with ICF Construction
How to Assess Contractors for Building with ICFs
21 Construction Techniques to Build a Small, Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Home
Important Considerations for Building an Energy Efficient Home in California
5 Net Zero Energy Homes That Will Inspire
We’ve compiled a list of zero-energy homes that incorporate sustainable construction into the building process. The results are 5 facilities that prove zero net energy can be achieved with careful planning and appropriate implementation.