As I See It: Put to the Test

ICF Construction Provides Outstanding Disaster Resistance
By Dave Gowers
ICF construction offers a practical and proven solution for homeowners, builders, and communities seeking safer and more sustainable buildings that can withstand the challenges of the future.

Resilient Construction for Earthquakes Now Proven with ICFs
By Elise Vue and Delaney Burke
At their Pavia, Italy, facility, the Eucentre Foundation conducted numerous ASTM E2126 tests on cast-in-place concrete test specimen walls and Nudura ICF wall assemblies of equivalent size and concrete quality to compare their performance.

Project Profile: Mary E. Britton Middle School
The newest middle school in Lexington, Kentucky, in 20 years includes an ICC-500 rated tornado shelter, designed for 250 mph wind loads. The school was the 1st Runner Up in the Education category in the 2026 ICF Builder Awards.

Project Profile: EGADS House
Termite-resistance and hurricane-resistance were key elements of this 2,600-square-foot home in Pensacola, Florida. The home was the 2nd Runner Up in the Small Residential category in the 2026 ICF Builder Awards.

Project Profile: Yosemite Lake House
This 2,500-square-foot home called the Yosemite Lake House was built to reduce wildfire risk in steep, uneven terrain in a wildland-urban interface. The home was the 1st Runner Up and People’s Choice Winner in the Small Residential category of the 2026 ICF Builder Awards.