November/December 2017

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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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