
HEIDLEBERG APARTMENTS
This building is one of the first to offer affordable housing for both adults on the autism spectrum and for those who are not on the spectrum.

26 ICF Builders & Contractors to Consider for Your Construction Needs

“22 STORY” STUDENT DORMITORY
This 104,000 square foot project won an ICF Builder Award.

HUDSON STUDIOS
Bellingham Modern Creative Studio Merges History with Innovation. Surrounding an 85-year-old building, Hudson Studios is an inspirational space that is quiet and comfortable for artists and designers to create. The modern design utilized local timbers from the Northwest region and includes 47-foot-long beams that span the width of the building.

HILLIARD BRUCE WINERY
Hilliard Bruce Winery was awarded LEED Silver Certification by the US Building Council.
Detail Library
Do ICFs require a special concrete mix design?
The concrete is normal strength, minimum 2500 psi (20 MPa) per building codes. The mix design specifies a smaller aggregate and higher slump than concrete typically used for floors. Most Ready-Mix suppliers are familiar with an ICF concrete mix design.
Does expanded polystyrene (EPS) present a serious fire hazard?
The EPS in an Fox Blocks has a flame retardant that allows the forms to be flame resistant. The EPS will melt when exposed to sustained temperatures over 300°F (149°C). The ignition point of the melted styrene is 600°F (315°C) (wood is approximately 500°F (260°C). Fox Blocks have been tested to meet the building code requirements for flame spread and smoke development, plus Fox Blocks may be used as fire resistant rated wall assemblies in schools and hospitals.
Does Concrete Mix Really Matter?
Proper concrete mix saves time on labor, facilitates concrete consolidation and ensures a successful Fox Blocks wall pour.

THE PRESERVE AT MOUNTAIN VISTA
A series of homes were built together to prove the viability of ICF contributing to affordable, Net Zero homes.