The Challenge So far, ICF’s are not used as widely in Australia as “Bricks” or “Blocks” but as Dr. Paul Downton, Architect and Writer of Ecopolis: Architecture and Cities for a Changing Climate noted “Construction systems that are new to the market have to contend with the inertia of established systems. Brick Veneer building techniques
The Princes Terraces, Sixth Street, Bowden, SA The Challenge The Princes Terrraces project for Defence Housing Australia starting construction in November, 2015. Local sourcing of sustainable building products was a key strategy for Defence Housing Australia when they entered into a unique collaboration with the Prince’s Trust Australia and Renewal SA. This development comprised of
David and Caroline lost their beautiful home to the devastating bushfires that ripped through Mornington Peninsula in 2016. Located on a picturesque 2.5 acres at Crib Point, their predominantly timber-clad home was a treasure trove of years of racing car memorabilia, trophies, and eclectic collectibles acquired over many years of David's racing and travelling. When
ZEGO are proud manufacturers and suppliers of insulated concrete formwork. For over two decades, the Australian company has offered this sustainable alternative to traditional residential and commercial building construction. ICF is rapidly gaining recognition in the industry for its numerous benefits and yet some specifiers still remain skeptical. ZEGO explores some of the reasons why;
Congratulations to Blue Eco Homes and Alexander Symes Architect for their brilliant leadership and collaboration in sustainable construction and design. ZEGO supplied its ReFORM product (a strippable, reusable & recyclable plastic) formwork system for the off-form concrete interior walls which feature strongly throughout the home. The ReFORM cast a solid reinforced concrete exposed thermal mass
At ZEGO, you’ll discover a range of game-changing insulated concrete forms for wall and floor construction, which are proven to help improve construction efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint. Significantly lightweight, they require less on-site labour and can be erected quickly plus efficiently without the need for a crane or forklift. Once they are core-filled
Works are nearing completion on the construction of a modern sports facility at Karuah’s Lionel Morten Oval and ZEGO Building Systems supplied their ReFORM strippable formwork to cast an Off-form concrete finish on the new amenities block. Two levels of Government, Cricket NSW and the Port Stephens community have worked together to make this project
Building with Insulated Concrete Form or ICF is sustainable. While some might question the green credentials of ICF, given that it consists of an expandable polystyrene (EPS) barrier filled with concrete, the truth is that ICF does not utilise natural resources such as timber, making it an environmentally responsible method of construction. Limestone, which makes
Green living is the big trend for 2020. The ongoing conversation on climate change has triggered a popular transformation, with people wanting to be more environmentally responsible moving forward. Amidst discussions on rising temperatures and potential changes in building regulations after the devastating bushfires in Australia, the trend for green living is seeing a greater
You’ve built the walls, got everything straight and plumb and the big day has arrived. Concrete pump day is exciting, however, mistakes on pump day could be costly so we’ve compiled a 5 Step guide to ensure that your concrete pump goes smoothly. One: The 5 “P’s”- Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance! Check that all
