
Building Commercial Retail Developments with ICF Construction
Building commercial retail developments with ICF construction creates structures that are disaster-resistant, energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly, quiet, and durable.

21 Construction Techniques to Build a Small, Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Home

The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing

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.

Designing for Earthquake-Resistance in a Commercial Building
Commercial contractors and their clients are showing a greater interest in designing buildings that can stand strong during natural disasters. In their quest for fortified materials, more of them are turning to ICF construction.

COZZI RESIDENCE
This massive estate features 7,000 square feet of living space and another 6,000 square feet of decks, porches, lofts, and more. To help achieve the rustic-contemporary look of the home, amazing ICF gables were used to create the daylight windows that provide a beautiful view of the surrounding forest.

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.

DR. MAREK RESIDENCE
The homeowners dreamed of a European style estate that felt like home in Franklin, Tennessee. They knew they wanted to build a concrete home and when they discovered Fox Blocks ICFs they had the perfect building material to accomplish their aesthetic and sustainability goals.

Auditorium Layout Design 101: Creating Functional and Comfortable Spaces
An auditorium isn’t just a room with seats — it’s a space designed to shape sound, sight, and comfort for every occupant. Proper auditorium architecture balances acoustics, sightlines, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort to create an inviting, high-performing space.

Insulated Concrete Forms: Pros and Cons