Given Georgia Power's initiatives to reduce its impact on the environment, major requirements for the project were sustainability and achievement of at least LEED Silver Certification. The engineers at Georgia Power and Heery International thoroughly investigated and selected ARXX Steel ICFs to build the exterior walls of this project. 
 
 

When building in Steamboat Springs Colorado, it’s important to consider the extreme temperatures in both the Summer and Winter months.  In the winter, Steamboat Springs will experience frigid -30 degree temperatures, and in the Summer temperatures can get well into the 90's.  With that in mind, the Architects on this project wanted to be sure to select a building system with a high insulation value.  This was particularly important since their goal was to design a LEED certified building.
 

Situated halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on historic Highway 101, River Oaks Center is an office/retail space that combines stunning architecture with a strong focus on green building.  Already pre-certified LEED-Gold (Core and Shell), River Oaks saves 35% on natural gas and 30% on electricity compared to traditional construction, and reduces water usage by 50%.
 

Winner of 2009 ICF Builder Award in the Light Commercial Category.

Pennsylvania’s first LEED Gold school. $18,000 energy savings per year. Temperature cycling of only 4.5ºF during winter nights. ARXX allowed use of under-floor plenums for ventilation, improving indoor air quality.

California's first LEED school. 26% and $10,000 per year in energy savings. Smaller, less expensive HVAC. Exceeds Title 24, and is promoted as a model green school. Over 40 tons of debris diverted from landfill. Reduced noise substantially, allowing use as a gym next to offices and classrooms.

Near zero energy, LEED certified, 8,800sf home.

Winner, ICF Builder award,  plus NAHB Gold Level Green Home and Energy Star certifications.  SEER rating of 18 and HERS rating of 37.

The $8.6 million Northside Aztlan Community Center was the first LEED Gold community center in the United States.  Building with ARXX ICFs provided 5 of the available 10 points for energy performance.  The average wall system typically receives 2 - 3 points in this area which further demonstrates the energy efficiency provided by ARXX ICFs.  The total energy savings of this project are documented at 31%.
 

LEED Platinum homes, designed for comfort and a minimum 20-30% energy saving. Resisted 129 mph sustained winds during construction. Reduced concrete use; simplified siding attachment.

A 76,000 square foot facility with requirements that include architectural compatibility with other buildings in the existing complex. This facility was designed to accommodate multiple uses including a forensics training facility. ARXX ICFs were chosen for its ability to reduce air infiltration resulting in improved IAQ ideal in a Biotech facility. This project achieved LEED certification.

This 57,000 sq. ft project in Independence Oregon was developed by Steven Ribeiro with one goal in mind: to become the highest scoring LEED building in the world.  The award-winning, flagship project of  Independence Station is an extraordinary, ultra-high performance, mixed-use building that is powered primarily by the sun and waste vegetable oil.

When the owner of Mid State Electric decided to use ARXX ICFs, he was thinking long term.  He wanted something that would be energy efficient and last for the next 50 years.  ARXX ICFs was the perfect choice.  After the project was completed, the State of Oregon had it's first LEED Silver building utilizing ICFs.
 

This Habitat for Humanity project was designed to provide energy efficient housing for low income families. Built with ARXX ICFs this $11.6 million project is providing an average of 30% savings on monthly utility bills. The complex consists of three four-story buildings totalling 53,000 square feet and 41 total units. The project was in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED for Homes certification and achieved LEED Gold certification. It was also built to ENERGY STAR standards.

LEED Platinum, 14,000sf community center for public exposure to sustainable design. Winner, USGBC Leadership Award and two AIA awards. ARXX used to mitigate summer heat load. Walls built in half the time of cast-in-place. Facilitated a zero construction waste program. Interior ARXX walls also reduced noise.

The Pioneer Charter School is a 27,000 sf two-story building that includes advanced technology and materials in green building construction. The project, originally intended as a LEED Silver building  (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has the ability to meet the stringent standards of the U.S. Green Build Council.

LEED Platinum home, with HERS rating of 5, exceeding Model Energy Code by 75%. Winner, multiple awards. Intended as model for 3,000 affordable housing units. Project backed by BASF, an ARXX strategic partner that has recommended ARXX ICFs for use on numerous green, high energy-efficiency commercial and residential projects.

According to the project architect, ICFs were specified on this project quite simply for stewardship reasons including reducing materials, labor and energy usage. Using ARXX ICFs for the building envelope helped reduce the size of HVAC equipment required.  This move was also encouraged by a recent law in North Carolina which requires all state-funded building designs over 20,000 sq ft. to undergo Life Cycle Cost Analysis. The purpose of the law is to ensure that such buildings exceed ASHRAE 90.1 2004 energy efficiency standards by 20% for buildings constructed through calendar year 2010, and 30% through calendar year 2015.  When completed, this project will also be LEED Silver certified.
 

This community college in the southeastern suburbs of Phoenix represents a breakthrough for the use of ICFs in the construction of an educational institution in the western United States. The building achieves several engineering feats previously thought unworkable, such as cantilevering the second story ICF walls almost ten feet beyond the ground floor. LEED Silver certification is pending.
 

LEED Platinum, 10,000sf office building. Winner, two ICFA awards. ARXX ICFs enabled lower operating costs, smaller HVAC system and design flexibility including a 20' lintel over the main window and a curved nexus porch.

Seven three-story LEED Silver homes, built by Habitat for Humanity.  Winner, Sustainable Leadership Award.  Winter energy bills of only $50 per month per unit.  Supported by Mayor’s office as lead project in Philadelphia’s renaissance in energy-efficient, affordable housing.

LEED Gold, 25,000sf, dramatic retail showroom. Winner, two ICF Builder awards. Reduced energy use and smaller, less expensive HVAC. Straightforward design and assembly of angled and cantilevered walls up to 33 feet high.