2010 ICF Builder Award Competition Projects Demonstrate Innovation, Efficiency
The Builder Awards competition is an annual event designed to showcase the innovation, quality, and energy-efficiency of ICF construction, and promote them as a sustainable, durable and attractive building material.
Winners were chosen in six categories: Light Commercial, Heavy Commercial, Unlimited Residential, Large Residential, Small Residential and Multi Family.
Location: Near Peterborough, Ont., Canada Type: Detached Boathouse with Guest Accommodations Size: 2,000 sq. ft. (floor) ICF Use: 2,300 sq. ft. (all exterior walls) plus 550 sq. ft. landscaping and extensive EPS decking Cost: $1.2 million
Location: Bountiful, Utah Type: Private Residence-Custom Home Size: 2,980 sq. ft. ICF Use: 6,660 sq. ft. (All exterior walls) plus 1,300 sq. ft. of interior wall and 2,200 retaining walls. Additional 3,000 sq. ft. of EPS decking. Cost: $475,000
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Type: Private Residence—Spec Model Home Size: 3,100 sq. ft. (floor) ICF Use: 3,220 sq. ft. (all exterior walls) plus 585 sq. ft. interior walls Cost: $750,000
Project Name: Wallace Residence Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah Type: Private Residence Size: 21,391 sq. ft. (on three floors) ICF Use: 19,645 sq. ft. (exterior walls) plus 30% of interior walls Cost: $1.5 million
Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Type: Private Residence-Custom Home Size: 6,900 sq. ft. (floor) ICF Use: 8,000 sq. ft. (all exterior walls) plus 915 sq. ft. ICF safe room with EPS decking Cost: 1.5 million
Location: Bend, Oregon Type: Residential—3 buildings: Home, Barn, and Garage Size: 10,000 sq. ft. (residence) plus 5,000 sq. ft. ICF outbuildings ICF Use: 15,000 sq. ft. (All exterior walls) Cost $5 million plus
Location: Clovis, Calif. Type: Educational-High School Science Bldg., Public Size: 9,500 sq. ft. (floor) ICF Use: 22,000 sq. ft. (all exterior walls) plus 1,250 sq. ft. interior walls Cost: $4.7 million
Location: Gilbert, Ariz. Type: Religious-Worship Facility Cost: $3.9 million Size: 20,000 sq. ft. (floor) ICF Use: 15,000 sq. ft. (all exterior walls) plus 3,000 sq. ft. interior Height: ICF walls to 30 feet high with no intermediate floors
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Type: Student Dormitory Cost: $35 Million ICF Use: 176,000 sq. ft. (all exterior walls) plus 17,500 sq. ft. of interior ICF walls and 14,000 sq. ft. ICF parking garage.
Location: Alamosa, Colo. Type: Educational-Elementary School, Public Cost: $35 Million Size: 145,000 sq. ft. (floor) ICF Use: 51,400 sq. ft. walls (75% of exterior walls)
Location: Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada Type: MultiFamily-Condominiums w/ Retail Space Cost: $11 million Size: 64,500 sq. ft. (floor) ICF Use: 42,300 (all exterior walls) plus 19,000 sq. ft. interior walls, and floor decking
Judging Criteria - The project will be rated on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest) in each of the following categories based on how well it meets the criteria.
1. Size of the project (Project cost and square footage of exterior walls) 20%
Complexity (sets new standards or advances the industry) 15%
Percentage of project built with ICFs 10%
Sustainable Design (Structure and Landscaping) 15%
Energy Efficiency 10%
Architecture (Creative and Aesthetic Appeal) 10%
Quality of Craftsmanship 10%
Site and Construction Considerations
(Overcame adverse site conditions or delays) 10%
Judging is based on a number of factors, weighted to favor projects whose size, complexity, and design set new standards or advanced the industry.
(See "Judging Criteria" below for details.)
