Revitalization of the East Parksaide Community Utilizing ICFs
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and BASF Corporation partnered with the East Parkside Community Revitalization Corporation on a restoration project to transform the blighted, historic neighborhood into a revitalized and sustainable community, using the innovative and energy-efficient insulating concrete forms (ICFs) technology.
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ICFs are lightweight forms or molds for concrete made with high-density polystyrene insulation. These large, hollow blocks are shipped to the construction site where they are stacked together to form walls and then filled with reinforcing steel bar and concrete. The end-result is a high-performance wall that is structurally sound and is ready to accept final exterior and interior finishing.
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On October 15, the Mayor Michael A. Nutter of Philadelphia was presented with an award from the Portland Cement Association for his support of the East Parkside project which used insulating concrete forms (ICFs) to build high-energy performance homes.
Pictured are from left to right, Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Brian McCarthy, president and CEO of the Portland Cement Association. (hi-res version)
On October 15, the Mayor Michael A. Nutter of Philadelphia was presented with an award from the Portland Cement Association for his support of the East Parkside project which used insulating concrete forms (ICFs) to build high-energy performance homes.
(hi-res version)