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Title: Hopke Buildings & Grounds
Start Date: May 2001
End Date: November 2001
Builder: Hopke Buildings and Grounds
Description: "MADE to Last" house design. Field Evaluation of these technologies: Insulating Concrete Form (ICF), Residential Light Gauge Steel Framing Floors, Roof, and Partitions. Final Report (dated November 2001) available as pdf.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
  • Steel Framing
  • Concrete Floor Finishes
Title: K. Hovnanian Inc.
Start Date: November 1999
End Date: January 2002
Builder: K. Hovnanian
Description: Field Evaluation of these technologies: TradeReady® Steel Floor Joists, Frost Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF), Decorative Concrete Floor Finish, HVAC Equipment and Duct Installation within Conditioned Space, PEX Plumbing Pipes, Prefabricated Drywall Corners. Final Report (dated January 2002) available as pdf.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Steel Floor Framing
  • Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations (FPSF)
  • Concrete Floor Finishes
  • Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping
  • HVAC Equipment and Duct Installation within Conditioned Space
  • Drywall Finishing Accessories
Title: Franklin Homes - The Vistas at Kensington Park
Start Date: May 1999
End Date: July 2003
Builder: Carl Franklin Homes
Description: Field Evaluation of these technologies: Concrete Floor Finish, Prefabricated Drywall Corners, Tankless Water Heater. Final Report (dated July 2003) available.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Tankless Water Heaters
  • Drywall Finishing Accessories
  • Concrete Floor Finishes
  • Air Admittance Valves