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The house above, completed by Patrick Alexander Architect in Dallas in 2010, employs NEXCEM insulated concrete forms in constructing the exterior walls. Please click through the chronological construction slideshow for an overview of this construction process. In coastal areas subject to storm surge flooding, NEXCEM is a far superior choice to stick frame.
For an overview of compressed earth block construction, please visit AECT, a premier manufacturer of earth block compression machines located in San Antonio, Texas.