
Tips for Hiring & Working with Residential Architects

Living with a Safe Foundation

How to Build a Flood-Resistant House
In this article, we’ll explore flood proof home construction using innovative materials and techniques, with a focus on insulated concrete forms (ICFs).
Everything Your Customer Wants You to Know About the Latest LEED Changes
Contractors, architects and engineers are designing and constructing new buildings that are using renewable materials, investing in sustainable HVAC systems, and are improving the building envelope to reduce the amount of energy waste.

Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners
While it’s great news that we’re not currently using more energy to run our homes, the study also “raises important concerns about making home energy use more efficient.” If American’s time at home continues to rise, home efficiency will need to as well.

6 Home Building Trends for 2020 Home Buyers
Homebuilding trends largely reflect the demands of the Millennials — the largest home-buying group entering the housing market as first time home buyers.

Energy Modeling as an ICF Design Tool

Brewery Construction: Build a Highly Durable, Energy Efficient Building
Brewery construction, like brewing itself, is both an art and a science. The building must not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and durable.

Why Real Estate Investors Should Rebuild with ICF Instead of Fix and Flip
Real estate investors can limit the financial risks of fix and flip construction by demolishing the old structures and rebuilding with insulated concrete forms (ICFs).

Modern Concrete Home Design Using ICF
Today’s architects, contractors, and homeowners are increasingly recognizing the benefits of modern concrete home design using ICFs.