Prefabricated or modular construction is cheaper, faster and creates standardization that can provide a better patient experience. Prefabricated and modular construction is rapidly rising in popularity for healthcare developers and providers. Modular construction is not only more cost effective and has a faster construction timeline—two benefits that have attracted multifamily and hotel developers—the standardized facilities…
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Because the poor air quality of standard buildings creates a significant risk to health, zero energy homes and buildings have several health-related advantages over conventional buildings. Most conventional buildings and homes are constructed without much consideration for air quality and health issues. Many builders simply rely on compliance with standard building code. The requirements for…
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There are at least 20 amazing benefits to owning and living in a zero energy home. We call this the Zero Energy Advantage. Original Story by: Zero Energy Project
Solar installations make apartments more affordable In an ongoing effort to offer more affordable housing and help residents become climate resilient, Westside Housing Organization is installing solar on its apartment buildings in the Westside and Northeast neighborhoods of Kansas City, MO. Westside Housing is one of six organizations across the country selected for a $150,000…
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Architect Laura Nettleton is standing in a former classroom in a 120-year-old elementary school that she helped turn into one of the most energy-efficient apartment buildings in Pittsburgh. She is talking, metaphorically, about coats. Her coat — stylish and black with wide sleeves and an open collar — is the old way of building: thinly…
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At BuildSMART, we believe that higher expectations for building performance, durability, and occupant health make building today more challenging than ever before. Take for example the 2000 IBC, which increased the possibilities for wood construction by (among other things) officially recognizing additional fire protection strategies for wood frame buildings. As the IBC continues to evolve…
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In the film Field of Dreams, farmer Ray Kinsella has a vision that compels him to build a baseball field in the middle of a corn patch. Chris Lee had a similar vision – to build a house in the middle of his corn field for himself and his wife, Judy. Several years ago, the…
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Consumers are attracted to the cost savings green features provide. Nearly half of home buyers are willing to invest between $1,000 and $9,999 for $1,000 annual savings on their utility bills, with 37 percent willing to spend upward of $10,000. This according to the 2019 NAHB survey of nearly 4,000 home buyers. To achieve their…
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BuildSMART is proud to be partnered with the Award Winning Alpen High Performance Products: Award Winning LCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROJECT STATISTICS Location: Murfreesboro, TennesseeType: Preschool and Child CareSize: 10,180 sq. ft. (floor)ICF Use: 18,000 sq. ft.Cost: $1.6 millionTotal Construction: 60 weeksICF Installation Time: 90 days FAST FACTS 22-foot Tall WallsDoor Frames Set Before the PourLease Back ArrangementHouses 150 children Award Winning…
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FastFlash is the first and only fluid-applied flashing to be evaluated and approved by the International Code Council Evaluation Service. FastFlash has racked up yet another industry first – it’s the first and only fluid-applied flashing included in an Evaluation Service Report (ESR) from the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES). The organization, a third…
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