2009 HEAVY CommErcial
2nd Runner Up
Emma B. Ward Elementary School

Project Statistics
Location: Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Type: Educational-Elementary School
Size: 76,900 sq. ft. (floor)
ICF Use: 37,750 sq. ft. (walls)
Cost: Undisclosed

Construction Team
Owner: Anderson County Schools
Architect: Sherman/Carter/Barnhart
General Contractor: Alliance Corporation
ICF Installer: Mason Structure
ICF Distributor: Holdfast Technologies
ICF System: Nudura ICF/Blockouts by Stala

Fast Facts

• ICFs used for all bearing walls
• ICFs allowed large window openings (6’ lintels)
• ICF installer also installed brick façade without moving the scaffolding
• ICFs provided insulation, noise control, and storm shelter in a single product
• Closed-loop geothermal heating
• Second most energy-efficient school in the state
• Awaiting Energy-Star certification