Durisol blocks (made from wood cement, with a concrete core) were used for the ground floor of this build in Shorehamby- Sea, by ABIR Architects. The walls were clad with gabions, their stones making the building melt into its surroundings
JIM STEPHENSON
Although the technology behind it is more than 50 years old, ICF (insulating concrete formwork) is just hitting its stride in the UK. Its key benefits – a quick, allweather build, and impressive thermal performance – make it a good fit with most self builders’ preoccupations. But how do you create an ICF home that maximises these advantages and brings some appealing design flair?