Building an ICF Castle Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IawfDfMLSzgMore to see inside the construction of an ICF castle using BuildBlock ICFsAs we've seen from the first video, building a comfortable home large or small with BuildBlock ICFs is possible with any design. Our look inside the castle continues upstairs as we look at the guest wing and master suite. The…
Ultimate Energy Efficient Home on Lake Miltona
Reiner Family Builds Ultimate Energy Efficient BuildBlock ICF Home on Lake MiltonaFor Immediate Release- MILTONA, MN— Dorothy and Glen Reiner are building a lake home using BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) and GlobalBlock, BuildBlock’s new all foam ICF. This system creates the most energy efficient structures possible with modern technology.…
Project Spotlight: Building an ICF Castle Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXJV_HVJclMHow to build a modern energy efficient castle using BuildBlock ICFsIn southeastern Michigan, homeowners Michael and Sue Drew started on a journey more than three years ago. "Initially, we wanted to build a small 1,000 square foot Frank Lloyd Wright inspired cottage on the property. We went all they way through…
BuildBlock ICFs Achieve Superior Performance
Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church in Orinda, California chose BuildBlock ICFs for their church. ICF was selected as the structural material for the walls of this building because it offered superior performance characteristics and ease of construction.Designed by Stanton Aarchitecture in San Francisco, California, this active community building includes the pastors office,…
Future of Sustainable Efficient Construction with BuildBlock ICFs.
Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall, Yazoo City, MS is used by multiple congregations and is a design that has been built many times using wood frame construction. This building is used for more than 13 hours on Sundays and 3-4 hours each day during each the week. This building supports more…
BuildBlock ICFs Are Perfect for ADA Accessibility
Choosing Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) for one of the most important investments in your life brings peace of mind, safety, and security for you and your family. ICFs allow you to build whatever design you require without compromising energy efficiency, life safety, and comfort.The Mastropolo home in New City, New York home demonstrates BuildBlock…
ICF Builder Award First Runner up for Light Commercial 2014 – Musgrave Agencies Building
Musgraves Agencies Chose BuildBlock ICFs for their sustainable energy building, winning first runner up in light commercial at the 2014 ICF Builder awards.ICFs Chosen for sustainable Musgrave Agencies Building. Musgrave Agencies is a family owned and managed real estate and land development company in Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada and built a…
ICF Builder Award Winner for Best Large Residential 2014 – Ker Thomson Home
Ker Thomson Home Awarded Best Large Residential, Built Using BuildBlock ICFs.This Houston, TX home is the only TRIPLE CERTIFIED (IBHS, USGBC, DOE) house in the country. BuildBlock ICFs play an important role in achieving this incredible certification. First, ICFs are perfect for the US Gulf Coast. The coast suffers from…
BuildBlock ICF Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build House in Nevada County 2012
This project was part of the annual Habitat for Humanity National Blitz-Build Program. Throughout the US during the week of June 3rd thru June 10th, 2012, approximately 200 homes were to be built and hopefully completed that week. This home in Nevada County however, was built using BuildBlock ICFs …
BuildBlock ICFs used to rebuild Water Filtration Plant in White Sulfur Springs, Montana
BuildBlock ICF chosen to replace tornado leveled White Sulfur Springs, MT water filtration plant.Summer wind storms are common in Montana, this particular windstorm in 2012 turned into a powerful tornado and destroyed White Sulfur Spring's fairly new water filtration plant. With the possibility of this happening again, it was time to re-think the…