
How to Build a SMART Home: Materials That Match the Technology
Technological innovation is changing the way we live, and homes are no exception. From lighting and security to air quality and comfort, systems that once required manual input are now handled automatically, adjusting in real time to meet changing conditions.

How to Get Energy-Efficient Walls with Insulated Concrete Forms

8 Energy Star Requirements for New Homes and How to Meet Them

How to Achieve a High Whole-Wall Thermal Performance With Fox Block ICFs
The whole-wall thermal performance of ICF ensures a comfortable living and working space with energy savings and manageable bills.

How to Design a Structure that Minimizes Virus Transmission in the Workplace

How ICF Reduces Production Time and Costs When Building a Movie Theater
ICF construction expedites the production of a movie theater and reduces labor costs over both wood-frame and CMU construction.

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.

How Will This Year's Vote on the IECC Affect Your Next Project?
Today, there are many voices making waves in building codes and green/energy-efficient design; none are more important than the views of local officials that vote on hundreds of proposals to change the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

House Framing 101 - How to Select the Best Framing Option for Your Home

How to Measure and Plan for Energy Efficiency in Your Building
As climate change becomes a greater issue, architects are under increasing pressure to design sustainable, yet high-performance buildings. In this blog, we go over some effective strategies you can use during the design process to enhance your building’s energy efficiency