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From the start, BuildBlock insulated concrete forms has a commitment to be conscientious to the environment

  • BuildBlock has a manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs
  • Reduces energy use
  • Uses no CFC's or HCFC's / Emits no fumes or gases
  • Significantly contributes to LEED Certification
  • Durability minimizes constuction waste
  • Reduces mold problems
  • Qualifies for Energy-Efficient Mortgages
  • Improves indoor air quality
  • Acts as a sound barrier for noise pollution

      • Ten Top Tips for greater environmental sustainability building of homes

      1. Consider home orientation to access sunlight
      2. Choose north-facing rooms for living areas
      3. Select the right type and amount of glazing for windows to improve energy efficiency
      4. Consider internal design such as locating windows opposite one another so a clear pathway for cool breezes allows for faster cooling in summer
      5. Insulate walls, ceilings and exposed floors
      6. Install compact fluorescent lights
      7. Seal gaps and cracks around your home and weather strip windows and doors
      8. Ensure your home's exhaust fans, incandescent down lights and skylights are sealable
      9. Install water-saving showerheads, taps and fittings
      10. Consider a rainwater tank for your home and going solar.

      Source: AAP NewsWire

      Ten Green Questions when building your home

      1. Does the site plan work with the landscape to minimize earthwork?
      2. Is the structure sited to place entrances away from high wind areas?
      3. If the building is sited near a roadway or other structures that may increase external noises, can topsoil left from site excavation be used to create a protective berm?
      4. Will the block or bricks used in the foundation be regionally produced?
      5. Will structural insulated panels be used for walls or roofs?
      6. Will reinforced foam-formed walls containing cement with waste flyash be incorporated into the structure?
      7. Will the sub-floor and underlayment be constructed with recycled-content materials?
      8. For carpeted areas, will recycled-content carpet pad and carpeting be used and will it be tacked rather than glued?
      9. Will natural linoleum be used in place of petroleum-based vinyl flooring?
      10. Will toilets, showers, sink faucets and appliances reduce water use?

      Adapted from "Build for the Future" a publication of the Colorado Pollution