![]() ![]() An ideal wall system for achieving all these features is insulated concrete forms (ICFs). ![]() In response to the demands of occupants and owners of multi-story residential buildings, contractors and architects are challenged to build and design high-performing multi-story residential buildings that are durable, energy-efficient, comfortable, low maintenance and have good indoor air quality (IAQ). In addition, the owners of multi-story residential buildings want a structure that is durable and minimizes long-term maintenance costs. Today’s residents of multi-story residential buildings are also looking for housing that is energy-efficient, healthy, quiet, and safe. ![]() Consequently, multi-story residential building starts, completions, and permits have risen steadily since 2011, after diminishing significantly as a result of the 2008 recession. Many people today, from millennials to retirees, are drawn to multi-story residential buildings because they are typically more affordable and lower-maintenance than single-family homes, which saves money and increases free time. ![]()
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