Providence is a 6,800 sq. ft. custom residence in Central Texas. The project used Amvic™ ICF for a highly detailed residential build that included a concrete 12:12 pitch ICF R30 roof, a 22-foot clear span, a double gambrel roof over the garage, and 2,979 sq. ft. of exterior covered porch space.
The $1.5 million project was completed within a 136-week construction schedule. ICF installation took 44 days. The home also features a 48-foot-tall, four-storey steel lookout tower and 37 interior wood doors that are more than 100 years old.
Providence was recognized as the 2025 ICF Builder Awards unlimited residential 2nd runner-up.
Q&A:
Q. What was the major benefit of using Amvic™ ICF over traditional construction methods?
A. “This home showcases the sustainability and efficiency of ICF construction, utilizing a 6” concrete core that enhances thermal mass and naturally regulates temperature by integrating with the stable ground temperature. By leaving the slab uninsulated, the house passively absorbs and distributes heat, reducing reliance on energy for climate control. A metal standing seam roof, designed for heat reflection and airflow, further improves efficiency, resulting in impressively low energy costs despite the large size of the home. Sustainability is also emphasized through material reuse, with antique doors, vanities, sinks, and furniture incorporated throughout. By prioritizing durability and reducing material waste, this home is designed to last 1,000 years, minimizing environmental impact compared to conventional homes that often last only 50 years.”
Contractor/Owner Quote
“I believe this project will set new standards and ideas for different ways to utilize ICF blocks. Building a roof that is tornado-proof and also utilizes thermal massing for energy reduction essentially builds an above-ground cave, in an area where the building below the grade is unfeasible. Even though it’s built like an apocalyptic bunker, it looks like an elegant historical farmhouse from yesteryears that will last for 1,000 years.”
– Mel Rhyne, General Contractor
Alleguard Advantage
- Rigid continuous insulation
- Speed and ease of installation
- Energy-efficient and sustainable
- Lightweight, durable, and easy to handle
- Innovative insulation solutions
Project Overview
- Project Name
- Providence
- Project Type
- Unlimited Residential
- Location
- Central Texas
- Size
- 6,800 sq. ft.
- Floors
- 2 storey
- Installer
- Mayberry Properties LLC
- Product(s) Used
- Amvic™ ICF