November/December 2017
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Project Profile: Frost Street Apartments
ICF Design for Mid-Rise Construction
Project Profile: SpringHill Suites
Project Profile: Flagstaff Church and School
Sector Spotlight: Agriculture
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Project Profile: Frost Street Apartments
Built on a congested site in Brooklyn, this seven-story, low-income housing complex used ICFs for all interior and exterior walls, which resolved a number of vexing challenges.
ICF Design for Mid-Rise Construction
By Mark Ginsberg
Having designed more than a dozen ICF mid-rise projects, this architect explains how thoughtful design can tighten timelines, reduce expenses, and surpass owner expectations.
Project Profile: SpringHill Suites
Developers of this Dallas-area hotel chose ICFs for speed and sound benefits, and that’s exactly what this project demonstrates, with floors completed at a rate of one per week.
Project Profile: Flagstaff Church and School
This remarkable Catholic church and adjacent K-12 school has become a landmark in Northern Arizona.
Sector Spotlight: Agriculture
ICFs are gaining market share in this overlooked but profitable construction sector. Wine cellars, potato storage, and even a poultry growing operation are a few notable examples.
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Water intrusion is one of the biggest problems for any building. The big advantage for ICF walls is that they �do not promote mold or mildew and will not rot or decay. But water still can make its way through an ICF wall assembly if certain procedures are not followed. Read more: buff.ly/3YSMLEK
When asked whether ICF is really the best product, in many (most?) cases, the answer ought to be a resounding “Yes.” But, promoting ICF in situations where it is not truly beneficial to the client is detrimental to the industry as a whole. Read more: buff.ly/48nvFmX
Using ICFs can reduce future utility and insurance costs. Read the full story here: buff.ly/3YH3bBg
Bowling Green, Kentucky, the site of Rich Pond Elementary School, has experienced destructive tornadoes in the past. The overall cost of construction including a safe room was less than the average cost of a school designed to simply meet code. View project: buff.ly/3AffCL5
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