Page 25 - Green Builder's Resilient Housing Design Guide 2019

Invulnerable? As this photo
shows, hurricane force winds
damaged every property in the
area except the one built with
concrete-filled ICF blocks.

Structure is Fundamental CREDIT: PHOTO: AMVIC

On top of that, a modern building—whether it’s a home, school

or community center—should require little energy to operate—

with minimal maintenance. Fortunately, thanks to new building

codes and products, all of these goals are now within reach.