You mentioned "concrete/foam block" houses, but that is just one subset of a construction method called stay-in-place-forms. Another term for this construction method is insulated concrete forms.

This type of combination foam block and concrete house you mentioned is one of the strongest and most energy efficient. It is one of several construction methods often referred to as stay-in-place ...

The type of combination foam-block and concrete house you mention is one of the strongest and most energy efficient. It is one of several construction methods often referred to as stay-in-place forms.

Deborah and Mark Morey took a chance a few years ago when it was time to add an addition onto their home, using a little known form of construction that uses concrete in the walls instead of wood. … ...

DANBURY — It’s made of packing foam — the same material used in coolers and take-out containers — and it’s snapped together like Legos. And an increasing number of builders are using it ...

Strata starts with blocks of high-density foam. They can be cut with a hot electric knife or electrified wire, then sandwiched together and glued using a spray-on foam adhesive that's like a plastic.

The company creates large blocks of foam, which are made up of 98% air, that can be shaped and glued together to create the skeleton of the home. Pieces of foam are glued together using a type of ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A Maui company is creating a sustainable way to build homes by using surfboard scraps. Surf Block Maui is located in the Lahaina Cannery. Founder David Sellers says he ...

It looks like the construction workers are stacking giant LEGO blocks, but it is actually the base of what will be a bridge for the West Valley light-rail line. Foam blocks helping UTA save time ...

They'll be driving on foam. Giant blocks of foam - known as expanded polystyrene -- are being used in construction projects across the Puget Sound, including the new State Route 99 ramps drivers ...

Founder David Sellers explains how Surf Block Maui upcycles leftover insulation foam from surfboard manufacturers into construction material. By Kay Thomas Published : Apr. 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM HST ...