LOGIX ICF

With growing concerns about health, quality of life, energy costs and natural resources rapidly being depleted, an increasing number of homebuilders around the world are turning to “green building.” This natural approach to homebuilding emphasizes quality construction, energy efficiency, good indoor air quality and livable neighbourhoods.

BUILDING GREEN DOSEN'T HAVE TO BE HARD

LOGIX is the leading ICF in North America. By providing a wall system that is more energy efficient, stronger, more sound resistant and more environmentally sustainable than virtually any other construction method, LOGIX contributes up to 31 LEED-NC points with a single spec and makes it easy to build green.

Environmental impact of buildings

71% of total electricity consumed

39% of total energy consumed

39% of total CO2 emissions produced

30% of total raw materials consumed

30% of total waste produced

source U.S. Green Building Council

Today’s buildings are a major contributor of green house gases. Emissions associated with buildings are projected to grow faster than those from any other sector.

What green building really is?

Despite more awareness about green building, there is still a lot of confusion about exactly what green building is. There are four main characteristics that define it:

Minimizing energy loss. The use of sunlight and shade for heating and cooling is as old as mankind, but today there are home plans and building materials specifically designed to maximize energy efficiency and keep the home nearly airtight. With less outside air infiltrating the home, the indoor climate is much easier to control.
Promoting a healthy indoor air environment. Airtight houses are critical to energy efficiency. Green builders will often employ fresh-air ventilation systems to exhaust the stale indoor air to the outside, bring in fresh air and conserve energy.
Material conservation and waste reduction. Green builders use sustainable and recycled products in design and construction. Conventional wood frame building construction and operation consumes large quantities of wood, water, metals, fossil fuels and other natural resources.
Environmentally friendly site selection or "footprint”. Some of the factors involved are orientation of the house to maximize natural sunlight for heat and light, as well as shade for cooling. Locating the home near shopping and other services will keep the amount of driving down – another win for the entire environment.