On the lookout for ever more energy-efficient building envelope solutions, a growing number of Building Teams are turning to insulating concrete forms as an alternative to light-gauge steel frame, ...

Q: I just bought my first house and am about to remodel my basement. The previous owners of the house glued 2-inch-thick foam insulation to the poured concrete walls. It’s got an aluminum foil face on ...

Question: In a conversation with a builder last week, I was asked how I plan to provide a foundation that meets the minimum requirements for insulation. My initial response was “Why?”, since we’ve ...

Natural stone and thermal insulation of the exterior walls of buildings represent a traditional construction process in Jordan. Pouring reinforced concrete behind stone cladding is a vital element in ...