The Art and Science of Concert Hall Design
A concert hall design shapes the way sound moves, resonates, and reaches the listener.
A Better Approach to Fire Safety with Concrete Building Design
Non-combustible, insulated concrete form (ICF) construction is a better approach to fire safety over wood construction.
How to Build a Church: A Guide to Lasting Worship Spaces
Understanding how to build a church involves recognizing that it’s more than a building — it’s a sanctuary for worship, fellowship, and community support.
How to Build a Wind-Resistant Home with Fox Blocks ICFs
Tragically, between 2000 and 2017 there were 894 wind and 1417 tornado-related deaths. In 2017, 36 percent of the wind and 63 percent of the tornado-related fatalities happened either in a mobile or permanent home. A wind-resistant design is critical to a home’s integrity and a family’s safety.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Vs. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
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.
7 Characteristics of a Progressive Builder in 2020
How to Design a Home or Building with Good and Healthy Air Quality
5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems
Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types: Building Strength and Stability
Every structure, from towering skyscrapers to quiet family homes, relies on rebar to provide the strength and stability that concrete alone cannot deliver.