Andy Horgan of NUDURA describes the structure and function of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) at AIA 2017. Watch this video and learn how ICFs have become one of the most energy efficient and airtight wall systems available.
Related Stories
Flooring | Nov 6, 2017
Rubber flooring ready for traffic at Calgary airport
More than 400,000 sf of norament grano and noraplan sentica cover portions of the international terminal and Connections Corridor.
Lighting | Nov 6, 2017
LEDs accentuate the architecture at a renovated public library
Design elements such as colored-glass room dividers and distinctive curvatures in the carpet, ceiling panels, and light fixtures create definition between zones in the library.
Sponsored | Products and Materials | Oct 25, 2017
Intentionally designed corner protection at the Chicago Marriott Marquis Hotel
Good interior finishing adds beauty to the space while also ensuring the construction’s durability.
Walls and Partitions | Oct 16, 2017
Vertically folding walls save space while opening up rooms
Vista Air is available in several mounting options and cladding materials, including metal, wood, and glass.
Glass and Glazing | Oct 13, 2017
Toronto’s CN Tower improves views with floor-to-ceiling dynamic glass windows
The glass darkens in proportion to the sun’s intensity to produce a reduction of heat and glare inside the building.
Glass and Glazing | Oct 12, 2017
Glass installation depicts Chicago landscape at O’Hare Terminal 5 expansion
The art was inspired by NASA satellite imagery.
Products and Materials | Sep 18, 2017
Product roundup: Paints + coatings
Duranar Sunstorm from PPG, Fluropon from Valspar, and Extreme Cover from Sherwin-WIlliams are just three of the 12 products highlighted in BD+C's September Product Roundup.
Sponsored | Products and Materials | Sep 15, 2017
Creating a movement: How Mamava, Konrad Prefab and ALPOLIC partnered to change the culture of breastfeeding
Since its conception in 2006, the Mamava lactation pod has undergone several changes in design.
Lighting | Sep 1, 2017
Industrial lighting system converts blue light to green, yellow
The SpectraLoc LED blue-spectrum high-bay fixture converts harmful blue light under 500 nanometers to benign green and yellow light.
