November/December 2015
$4.95
Efficient Heating and Cooling
The New LEED
Project Profiles: Commercial Success
Tools for ICF Professionals
AVAILABLE AS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
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Efficient Heating and Cooling
Geothermal HVAC, mini A/C units and in-floor hydronic heating are just a few of the state-of-the-art heating and cooling technologies that mesh well with ICFs.
The New LEED
A few years ago, the U.S. Green Building Council significantly revised their LEED rating system.The new version, LEED v4, is so radically different from previous versions that it was being phased in over 18 months, becoming mandatory in May.
Project Profiles: Commercial Success
Three major commercial projects—a soaring Texas church, a 19-story apartment complex, and an innovative sporting goods store—show how ICF construction is an elegant solution to vexing commercial construction problems.
- Richmond Street Apartments
- Trinity United Methodist Church
- Cabela’s Retail Store
Tools for ICF Professionals
The right tool makes any job easier. From hand tools to bracing, here’s what the experts recommend every professional installer should have on hand.
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| Weight | .25 lbs |
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| Magazine Format | Digital Download Magazine, Print Mailed Magazine |
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