May/June 2015

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ICFs and the Life-Cycle Assessment
As life cycle assessment becomes a common way of measuring a structure’s environmental impact, ICFs are positioned well to capitalize on this trend. Low energy costs, disaster resistance, and recyclability make this construction method one of the greenest building technologies on the planet.

Project Profile: Fire Station #108
Building on the success of two other ICF firehouses, Las Vegas Fire Station 108 sets a new standard for efficiency and comfort.

Project Profile: Shore Road Project
Winner of a DOE Zero Energy Award, this stunning ICF home is garnering extensive media coverage for its exceptionally efficient technology and classic design aesthetic.

Project Profile: The Preserve
This nine-home all ICF development midway between New York City and Albany 
was certified LEED-Gold despite an accelerated timeline and standard “production home” budget.

Ten Years of ICF Builder: A Look Back 
The ICF industry has changed dramatically since the first issue of this magazine was published. The major transition points were covered in the pages of ICF Builder.

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