The Building Science community continues to push for more stringent energy codes. Increases in insulation requirements and airtightness have become the primary mechanism to achieve higher performance. Buildings are required to use less overall energy, and where they require energy are asked to supply it themselves. Net-zero compliance is a hot topic in many North…Read moreRead more
Technical
ICFs and the Net Zero Design Push
Why More People Are Building Passive Homes
As a reader of the ICFMA blog, you are likely drawn to the energy-efficiency of Insulated Concrete Forms or ICFs. As concerns about climate change continue to grow, so too has the interest in passive homes – homes that meet the most rigorous energy-efficiency standards. These are air-tight homes, have continuous insulation, triple-paned windows and…Read moreRead more
Building With Wood Instead of Concrete Could be Costing Your Business Time AND Money
Do you think building with wood is both faster and less expensive than building with concrete (insulated concrete forms)? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people think that this is true, especially when it comes to 4-6 story mid-rise buildings. However, it’s not actually the case. In fact, this blog post will show…Read moreRead more
ICF Mid-Rise Design Guide
This guide has been compiled by the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) which is a membership organization of ICF manufacturers and other stakeholders in concrete construction. The information presented herein has been collected from a cross-section of industry professionals who are dedicated to the construction of high-performance buildings that employ insulating concrete form (ICF)…Read moreRead more
Independent Testing Reveals Thermal Mass Effect on Energy Efficiency
THERMAL STUDY PROVES AN INSULATING CONCRETE FORM WALL CAN ACHIEVE UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS AND 58% GREATER R-VALUE/RSI FOR HOME AND BUILDING OWNERS The Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) recently commissioned CLEB Laboratories (formerly known as Air-Ins Inc.) to conduct the first in a series of accredited whole wall thermal studies. This installment…Read moreRead more
