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.
5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems
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.
How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
RANCH HOUSE POOL
This owner-builder wanted an attractive, affordable relaxation spa that he could build himself on weekends. He designed the project to replicate a wine barrel protruding from the ground, inviting one and all to enjoy a glass and stay awhile.
Back to Basics: Advantages of Fox Blocks ICF Forms
The advantages of Fox Blocks ICFs are several. Fox Blocks provide a clever design that has the good features of the tried and true early brands of ICFs, and then has incorporated significant improvements, which enhance the ease of use to the installer.