Real Estate News Habitat for Humanity tries building with foam to address housing crisis Organization uses insulated concrete forms to create storm-proof and fireproof housing in Western Mass.

The technique, known as ICF, or insulated concrete forms, makes use of polystyrene foam... Foam home-building technique comes to Danbury News Times Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

“In Maui, we had neighbors catch on fire, but our building was untouched,” Saebi said. And if a section of the foam does get damaged, it can be cut out and replaced without major construction ...

Mass-produced precast concrete homes could replace wood framing by offering durable, storm-resistant, and affordable housing ...

He says the Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) is lightweight, flexible and recyclable. It's strengthened when covered with concrete coating as part of the patented three-layer SABS building system.

As Strong as Concrete, Minus the Emissions. Construction is the world's highest polluting industry by a longshot, accounting for roughly 40% of annual global emissions.

Eventually, the foam is covered in a thin layer of concrete formula, and people would not be able to tell the home was made from foam. "So, it is 100% breathable 100% livable.