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.

Since the mid 2000s, homes have been increasingly tight regarding infiltration. When incorporating house wrap with updated windows and doors, the ceiling plane has become the only source of air within ...

This type of combination foam block and concrete house you mentioned is one of the strongest and most energy efficient. It is one of several construction methods often referred to as stay-in-place ...

Strata International Group, headquartered in Phoenix, has made a name by building homes out of foam and concrete, and Habitat for Humanity of Central Arizona has successfully 3D printed a home for ...

ETH Zürich is using foam 3D printing to manufacture geometrically complex formwork for the construction of elements in concrete.

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.

Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity turns to concrete as costs of building materials rise Updated: 7:52 PM EDT Apr 30, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ ...

Robert Stock and his wife grew up liking castles so when they got married they decided to hold the ceremony in the 700 year old Balgonie Castle located near Fife, Scotland. Afterwards, when they ...

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.

Concrete foam and pipes have been put in the house to help hold it up Mr Knight said: "We used two very big 600ml diameter pipes stacked on top of each other, put them in with a tele-handler and ...