1
Effective Strategies to Insulate Block Walls
Improv­ing the insu­la­tion of block walls sig­nif­i­cant­ly enhances ener­gy effi­cien­cy, com­fort, and dura­bil­i­ty in both res­i­den­tial and com­mer­cial spaces. Block walls, often made of con­crete mason­ry units (CMUs), are stur­dy but noto­ri­ous­ly poor at retain­ing heat with­out prop­er insu­la­tion.
Image4
Record-Low HERS Index Score Attained with Net-Zero Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Home
1
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.
1
Building a Tsunami-Proof House with Fox Blocks
Build­ing a tsuna­mi-proof house requires strate­gic plan­ning and the use of spe­cial­ized mate­ri­als. Coastal homes face unique chal­lenges that demand solu­tions capa­ble of with­stand­ing pow­er­ful waves and the debris they car­ry.
Essential Elements of Passive House Design
Screenshot 2024 10 02 091854
10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Concrete
Screenshot 2024 03 06 092928
Design Considerations for Horse Barn Construction with Modern Materials
Image4
Aluminum Stud Problems and a Better Alternative
Fox2
Working With an Architect: A Homeowner's Guide to Designing a New House
This guide will help you nav­i­gate through the process of hir­ing and work­ing with an archi­tect to suc­cess­ful­ly design and build the home of your dreams.
Image1
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.