2011 Small Residential
2nd Runner Up
Groves Home

Project Statistics
Location: Bastrop, Texas
Type: Private Residence—Custom Home
Size: 2,900 sq. ft. (conditioned)
ICF Use: 3,200 sq. ft. (All exterior walls)
Cost: $280,000
Total Construction: 180 days
ICF Installation time: 10 days

Construction Team
Owner: Marvin Groves
General Contractor: Touchstone Builders
ICF Installer: ICF Constructors
Form Distributor: Integrated Wall Systems, Inc.
Architect: Deliniations
Engineer: ATS Engineers
ICF System: 6" core Amvic

Fast Facts

• Off-grid home powered by solar photovoltaics with diesel generator and battery backup
• Wood-fired furnace and passive solar for heat, 5 mini A/C units for cooling
• Remote forest setting
• Construction crews used generator for electrical needs
• Survived nearby wildfire
• Featured in farm magazine