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LEED, Shmeed, a net-zero energy home meets a long list of certifications
This demonstration home showcases innovative techniques in a traditional architectural style.
| When Dr. Jim Farr, the Executive Director of St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity in River Falls, Wis., and the Board of Directors decided to embark on the development of an innovative, sustainable community and wanted to secure a LEED for Homes … | |
 | Although basements are a popular home feature, ensuring a dry basement that doesn't reduce energy efficiency is a tall order. One solution is insulated concrete panels and forms. According to the National Association of Home Builders "What Home … |
 | The St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity is building an 18-home Eco Village as part of its vision for a sustainable and integrated community. Habitat World, the monthly magazine of Habitat for Humanity International, featured the Wisconsin project … |
 | The two-story, 9,800-square-foot home in Tiburon in North Naples uses insulated concrete forms (ICF) for wall construction to ensure the new residence use less energy while standing up to Florida's winds. Mike Diamond, president of Diamond Custom … |
 | Homeowner Roger Deihm was so pleased with the Superior Walls precast foundation system used in the construction of his first home in 1997 that he made it a requirement for builders to use the same Xi™ wall panels in the construction of his new … |
 | When it comes to building houses, more and more people are going green—choosing designs, technologies and materials that save energy, reduce operating costs, and improve quality of life. In the resort town of Waterville Valley, New Hampshire … |
 | The 12,640 square foot Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Division Headquarters was named Best in Class as the most innovative energy efficient project in the light commercial category at the 2013 ICF Builder Awards Feb. 6, 2013.The innovative building … |
 | With many coastal areas of New Jersey taking the full brunt of Hurricane Sandy's damaging effects, it's surprising that any structures survived. But once the floodwaters cleared, several homeowners with Superior Walls foundation systems found they … |
 | ProudGreenHome: What are the benefits of ICF? Ted Clifton: The first advantage is the structural strength inherent in a reinforced concrete wall. In one simple operation, you have the structural qualities of concrete, with the air-sealing and … |
 | ProudGreenHome: What are the benefits of ICF? Chad Cornette: ICF positives: If you are going to finish the entire basement area, they can be cost effective. If used above grade, is a very durable building shell. Nice insulating qualities and air … |
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Residential Walls and Foundations: Improving the Thermal Envelope
This guide compares Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) with other forms used in above grade (walls) and below grade applications (foundations). Key factors in selecting the best system for your home are …Type: GuideSponsored by: Fox Blocks -
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) Deliver Energy Efficiency and Comfort for Green Home Construction
Often when homeowners and builders consider investing in green elements for a home, the concept of payoff comes to mind. It's important to look at the total cost of ownership over a long period of …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Fox Blocks -
Introduction to Insulated Concrete Form Construction
If you'd like to live in a green energy-efficient home but think it's too expensive, think again. Today homebuilders can use surprisingly affordable building technology that offers significant …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Fox Blocks -
Amvic Building System Insulated Concrete Form Overview
This brochure gives an overview of Amvic ICFs and their unique features and benefits. Amvic Building System is the most innovative manufacturer of high quality Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) in the …Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Amvic Building System -
Amvic Building System Project Profile - Orchard Oaks Business Center
Cost effective, sustainable and environmentally friendly, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction is a superior way to build; and no one makes better ICFs than Amvic Building System. We offer the …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Amvic Building System
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Fox Blocks Insulating Concrete Form Wall Systems provide an extremely energy efficient building envelope offering superior strength, sound, air quality, and well insulated walls.