Modern Museum Architecture: Designing for Flow, Preservation, and Comfort
Museums shape how people interact with history, art, and knowledge — long before they step into the first exhibit. Layout and design choices influence not only the visitor journey but also long-term preservation, energy use, and operational function.
The New Basement: A Modern Housing Innovation
Basements are no longer a scary, damp, and musty area. Learn about the new basement and how it has become the modern housing innovation it is today.
A Guide to Selecting the Best Siding for Your ICF Wall
Building an ICF house allows for the application of many types of exterior finishes. The choice of exterior finish comes down to your personal decision, cost, and local styles.
ICF Houses Still Standing After Storms
Can the plastic webs be detected by using stud finders?
A stud finder typically uses the density of materials to locate studs. The polypropylene (plastic) web material will show up on high quality density stud finders. Note, the webs in Fox Blocks are spaced at 8″ (200 mm) on center and will be continuous vertically on each side of the wall.
Embodied Carbon vs Operational Carbon: The ICF Advantage for Operational Carbon Buildings
The environmental impact of buildings is a key concern in modern construction, focusing on reducing carbon emissions. A clear understanding of embodied and operational carbon, along with their differences, is essential for sustainable construction strategies.
Building Blocks: The Essentials of Modern and Efficient Elementary School Construction
Warehouse Layout Design 101: Optimizing Efficiency, Safety, and Comfort
Designing a warehouse that runs smoothly takes careful planning. A smart layout helps keep operations efficient, storage organized, and the workspace safe.
Choosing the Right Insulation R Value for High-Performance Homebuilding
Thermal control defines the long-term comfort and efficiency of every home. As energy codes tighten and building science evolves, insulation performance is under more scrutiny than ever.
WOC 2011 - Great Kick Off
Traveling back to my home/office in Atlanta from the recent World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas, I was able to reflect on some of our company’s recent achievements. The recent World of Concrete show gave our company a platform or perfect opportunity to…