Insulating Concrete Forms for Multifamily Residential Construction

Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) combine the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with rigid insulation, and they provide ideal solutions for apartments, condos, hotels, dormitories, and assisted living facilities. This course provides guidance for architects and engineers on how to design and build high-performance, reinforced concrete, multifamily residential buildings using ICFs. With increased attention to occupant safety and comfort, design professionals can take advantage of concrete’s inherent fire resistance and noise reduction qualities.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Identify the basic design criteria and construction elements of ICFs for multifamily residential projects.
• List the fire resistance and noise reduction capabilities of concrete—as well as the resulting safety and comfort advantages for occupants—for multifamily residential construction.
• Discuss the superior thermal performance and reduced energy consumption provided by ICFs in multifamily construction that reduces demand for nonrenewable energy sources.
• Recognize the contribution concrete makes to a building’s resilience to fire, flood, wind, and earthquakes, thus improving occupant safety.

Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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