Intro to ICF: AIA CEU Course
Wenesday, November 15th | 8:30AM – 10:30AM
BuildBlock will host an AIA session for the A/E community and provide 1 AIA CEC credit for attendees. While this class is specifically targeted at architects and engineers, anyone is welcome to come learn more about ICF construction. Please come prepared to volunteer If you wish to gain hands on experience after the class.
Behind the Build Event
Thursday, November 16th | 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Community members, volunteers, local leaders, and media are invited to a “Behind the Build” event on November 16, from 12 PM – 2:00 PM at the project site at Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans to celebrate the progress made and meet the many people and partners who have helped bring these homes to life.
About Habitat and Build with Strength
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) partnered with The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) Build with Strength Coalition to construct two new affordable, low carbon double unit homes in New Orleans utilizing insulated concrete forms (ICFs), a sustainable, noncombustible building system that reduced the upfront construction expenses while maximizing the structure’s durability and energy performance.
NOAHH has been working in partnership with hard-working, low-income families in New Orleans to build and finance new, safe affordable homes since its inception in 1983. The program makes homeownership possible for families who are unable to qualify for traditional home loans but have a stable job, good or no credit, and the willingness to contribute sweat equity volunteer hours to the building of Habitat homes. New Orleans Habitat continues to lead in long-term disaster recovery, heading major rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Katrina and Ida, as well as engaging in disaster response work and partnerships for floods, tornados, and other storms
A Coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association | buildwithstrength.com