BuildBlock Project “Stone Creek” Wins ICF Builder Award
The ICF Builder Awards are held annually to recognize the best in insulated concrete construction. This year, "Stone Creek" was one of two BuildBlock projects receiving recognition at this prestigious event. Stone Creek, in Canton Ohio earned first runner up in the small residential category, which includes houses that are 3,000…
Charis Homes Builds First Zero Energy Ready Home in Ohio with BuildBlock ICFs
Choosing BuildBlock ICFs as their primary construction system for exterior walls, the Wehrs realized they could easily build Ohio's first Zero Energy Ready home simply, and cost effectively. Going Big AND Going Home When Chris and Lori Wehr moved to Ohio they were excited by the opportunity to build a…
No Air Conditioning? No Problem! Couple Builds ICF Home in Colorado.
After one summer in our ICF house, we decided we didn’t need air conditioning.When Mike and Laura Braunschmidt started thinking about building a new home, a common theme was agreed upon: extreme energy efficiency.“Originally we were going to downsize. It’s just my wife and I so we don’t need that…
Mannan Home achieves a HERS Rating of 39
The Mannan Home was built to be energy efficient with the use of BuildBlock ICFs.The Mannan Home was built using three rating systems: The local utility's REMC Touchstone Energy standard, The Energy Star Five Star + standard and the NAHB Gold Standard. The home achieved a HERS rating of 39 and was…
Energy Efficient BuildBlock Vineyard House Project
The Energy Efficient BuildBlock Vineyard House in Paw Paw, Michigan has caught the attention of many around the country and has improved the opinion of ICFs in the state. This attention came from the low cost, the design, and the sheer beauty of this sustainable home. All of these features are…
Hilldale Elementary Builds 11-Classroom Safe Room
Hilldale Elementary Builds 11-Classroom Safe Room addition, which will be able to protect all of its students, teachers and staff during severe weather or a tornado.These classrooms will be a warm, comfortable learning environment all year, sound proof and energy efficient. Should the need arise, they would also function as a…
Energy-Efficient Bonobo Winery Built with BuildBlock ICFs
The Oosterhouse brothers, Todd and Carter are Traverse City natives who decided to satisfy a life-long dream building a winery of their own. The energy-efficient Bonobo Winery built with BuildBlock ICFs combines many systems and technologies to deliver a commercial success.This project is located in Traverse City Michigan, a tourist destination and…
BuildBlock ICFs Showcases Old French Country Style Design
BuildBlock ICFs Showcases French Country Style Design in this lovely home. It is a classic example of the old french country style design from the multiple platform walkway to the arched front entrance. You appreciate the stone and brick work, the turret, the copper finials, as well as the 30+ windows on the…
Nestledown B&B Uses BuildBlock ICFs To Create Energy-efficient Lodging
Discover how Nestledown B&B uses BuildBlock ICFs to create energy-efficient lodging as a leader in energy conservation & providing comfort for their guests on the shores of Lake Superior. The Schauland's, Ken and Sue, set out to create their dream job, owning a bed and breakfast even though neither of them had ever worked in…
Table in the Wilderness Ministry Camp chose BuildBlock ICFs
The Table in the Wilderness Ministry above Centennial, Wyoming is nestled at the base of the Snowy Range of the Medicine Bow Mountains in southeast Wyoming was built using BuildBlock ICFs. Table in the Wilderness Ministries (twmcamp.net) is a year-round camping, conference and retreat ministry center. The Table in the Wilderness…