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[chakl2]

what kind of foundation does this house have?

[togaboy]

Protects it by putting itself out. I'm not kidding-- it has a class 1 fire rating (better than other options) and is self-extinguishing.

[donatafolla]

AWESOME dude!!

[3dsolutions]

Hi, great initiative. We at 3dsolutions have decided to help promote durable residential design & contstruction this year. You can win a 15,000 3d viz package for your design if you'd like to share with us your plans.

I like the video very much, please participate, for we would like to have as many designs from all over the world as possible!

[jokertim777]

I like the idea of a fireproof house and of increased insulation value for lower utilities.

However, I am confused at the idea that a steel reinforced foam is considered "green."

Steel is very energy intensive to manufacture.

And foam isn't biodegradable or eco-friendly.

Is the foam made from post consumer waste products or is it just more oil derivative waste in the making?

I also like to factor in ballistic resistance to the equation of a family dwelling. Will it stop a rifle round?

[nx2overide]

How will this hold up to extreme winds and storms, like tornadoes?

[togaboy]

yes. I believe the target market for the time being is low/medium income suburban areas, but the technology is both scalable and adaptable to other styles (contemporary residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)

[togaboy]

It depends on the zone and materials, actually, so your comment might need some caveats. This was built in Arizona where temperatures easily reach 110 during the summer-- a typical house with stick/brick construction in this area does, in fact, require such a unit.

[throbogmail]

a 1700 sq foot home would not need a 3.5 ton a/c unit, maybe a 2 ton unit, but nice video. I wish they showed a bigger home being built.

[togaboy]

up to the subcontractor. can be concrete, pier and beams, etc.

[togaboy]

the shingles are a choice for the homeowner and the subcontractor.

[johnny121b]

At 2:26, the comment is made that this construction is impervious to fire. With Styrofoam!? And what of wind? A load of shingles isn't going to hold a house down in a 60 MPH gust.