2005 ICF Builder Awards
Winning Projects Demonstrate Innovation, Efficiency
 The winners of the 2005 ICF Builder Awards were honored at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla. The winning projects represent the best in insulated concrete form construction.
The competition is an annual event designed to showcase the innovation, quality, and energy-efficiency of ICF construction, and promote them as a sustainable, durable and attractive building material.
This year’s contest attracted a large number of entries, ranging from a 120,000 sq. ft. development in Nova Scotia to a 3,500 sq. ft. custom home in Texas. “The variety and scale of projects being built with ICFs is truly astounding,” said Clark Ricks, organizer of the competition and owner of this magazine. “It’s time these outstanding projects receive industry-wide recognition, and we feel privileged to take a leading role in that.”
Winners were chosen in four categories: Light Commercial, Heavy Commercial, Custom Home, and Residential Development. A “Best Overall” Project of the Year was also selected.
Judging Criteria -
Projects were rated from 1 to 10 on the following criteria:
- Architecture (Creative and Aesthetic Appeal) 10%
- Complexity (sets new standards or advances the industry) 20%
- Quality of Craftsmanship10%
- Size of the project (Project cost and square footage of exterior walls) 20%
- Percentage of project built with ICFs 10%
- Maximizing the Advantages of ICF construction. 30%
a. Floor Plan 10%
b. Energy Efficiency 15%
c. Sustainable Design 5%
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