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 ...

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.

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.

Mass-produced precast concrete homes could replace wood framing by offering durable, storm-resistant, and affordable housing ...

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 ...

The Strategist staff has tested over 40 mattresses, and these are the best foam mattresses we’ve found. The best overall is the Leesa Original Mattress.

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 ...

It consisted of foam blocks, fiberglass cloth, a preformed, one-piece canopy, miscellaneous hardware, landing gear struts, an assembly manual, and other parts. Long Description Burt Rutan transformed ...

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 ...

With a breathtaking view overlooking central Texas’ Lake Travis, a new home being built in Jonestown is drawing some attention from neighbors. The nearly 7,500-square-foot house has zero wood… ...

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 ...