Insulated Concrete Forms are typically associated with strength and energy efficiency—but, somewhat surprisingly, they are not commonly used in Passive House construction. For Dennis Borren, a high-performance builder in Central Alberta, that disconnect didn’t make sense. Rather than debating it theoretically, he decided to test it the only way that matters: by building his own Passive House using ICF.
In this first installment of our 6-part in-depth video and blog series, Dennis explains why he chose ICF, how energy modeling shaped the design, and where Passive House requirements influenced detailing decisions.
You can follow this link to continue reading, or watch this 4 minute interview segment to hear Dennis discuss this aspect of the project in his own words.
