This 1-bedroom residence in Jamul, CA, is a recreation of a building at the Ilan Lael Foundation, where our principal architect, Drew Hubbell, grew up. The owner fell in love with this building, originally designed by Drew and his father, James Hubbell, and desired an exact replica. This approach streamlined the permitting process and [...more]
Building resilience through design: fire-resistive construction Our hearts go out to the communities impacted by the devastating fires in Los Angeles. We stand in solidarity with those affected and are thinking of the victims. As rebuilding efforts commence, we are dedicated to making our knowledge of fire-resistive construction more accessible, [...more]
Construction is underway on this exciting single-family home, and we're thrilled to share a glimpse of the process. We're utilizing Insulated Composite Concrete Forms (ICCF) for superior thermal and acoustical insulation, creating a resilient, energy-efficient, fire-resistant building envelope. Natural wool insulation in the interior walls and roof further enhances the home's eco-friendliness and comfort. [...more]
Alternative building material: insulated concrete composite forms What are Insulated Concrete Composite Forms? Insulated Concrete Composite Forms (ICCF) are a type of concrete building block made from concrete and recycled materials. What is ICCF made from? Ground-up post-industrial, post-consumer Styrofoam™ Portland cement Admixtures & water The blocks are 10 in [...more]
This single-family home isn't just about modern aesthetics; it prioritizes both comfort and environmental responsibility. The innovative use of Insulated Composite Concrete Forms (ICCF) creates thermal and acoustical insulation, and extreme fire-resistance. The forms are building blocks made from post-consumer Styrofoam™ and concrete. These blocks, are filled with concrete, creating a super-insulated and super [...more]
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