Having looked into lots of green technologies that we didn’t have complete faith in, we found something simple that accomplishes 90% of what we wanted. Utilizing two simple products, you have a completely passive solution to a building envelope. Almost indestructible, airtight, with enough insulation and mass that can resist the cycle of the southern day for several days, even weeks in a row at a slight premium in cost. The ICF envelope cools using 40% less tonnage. This has prompted us to lease with all utilities included, saving costs related to individual electric meters. We found this to be a very appealing scenario for our customers and relatively easy to understand by investors and lenders.
Q & A with the builder
Q. What was the major benefit of using ICF’s over alternative construction methodologies?
A: The precise planning of ICF modules can yield a substantial decrease in environmental waste – a significant advantage when compared with conventional building materials and systems.
Q. Why did you choose Amvic ICF’s?
A: We chose Amvic because their 6″ web spacing is superior to other blocks we’ve examined and it’s helpful for the pace at which we like to pour a large building.
Alleguard Advantage
- Time and labor savings
- Disaster Resilience
- Strength and durability
- Lower heating/cooling costs
- Client confident in their investment
- Less damage and waste on site
- Superior thermal performance
- Excellent Sound Attenuation
The ICF envelope cools using 40% less tonnage. This has prompted us to lease with all utilities included, saving costs related to individual electric meters. We found this to be a very appealing scenario for our customers and relatively easy to understand by investors and lenders.
— Ellis Coleman, Owner, Developer
Project Overview
- Project Name
- 17 South Apartments
- Project Type
- Multi-Family Development
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Size
- 248,994 sq. ft.
- Floors
- 3-4 Storey - 7 buildings
- Installer
- Sowell Builder Services
- Owner/Developer
- EYC Companies
- General Contractor
- Front Street Construction Services
- Product(s) used
- Amvic ICF