
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.

Home Construction: Built to Endure Hurricanes
A few surviving houses caught the eye of media outlets around the world, seemingly untouched by Hurricane Michael’s destruction. What made these houses different?

The Anatomy of a High Performance Home
A modern, high-performance home provides you with energy-efficiency, safety, and a high-level of indoor environment quality (IEQ) for your family’s comfort.

How Long Does It Take to Build a House in California?
Building a house in California offers unique challenges and opportunities due to its diverse climate, geography, and stringent building regulations. This article explores the specific factors influencing construction timelines in California.

4 Reasons to Rebuild with ICF Walls After Wildfire Devastation
Rebuilding after a wildfire with Fox Blocks insulated concrete form (ICF) construction can protect a new structure and its occupants from future wildfires.

The Integrated Design Process (IDP) and Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

How Long Does It Really Take to Build a House?
Whether you’re building your dream home or a cozy cottage, knowing the timeline is essential. However, one of the first questions that come to mind is, “How long will it take to turn these blueprints into my home?” Understanding the timeline is crucial for planning, budgeting, and ultimately enjoying the process of watching your house come to life.

Energy Modeling as an ICF Design Tool

10 Green Building Construction Methods
Green building construction methods have emerged as options for not only reducing environmental footprints, but also cutting down energy expenses. These methods are based on eco-friendly practices and materials, and are aimed at promoting both environmental and economic sustainability.

Swimming Pool Engineering and a Great Material to Utilize