How Do I Build a Super-Insulated Building, Such As a Cold-Storage Facility?
As the cost of energy continues to increase, it will become even more economical to build super-insulated buildings. This applies to not only trying to heat the inside to keep out the cold, but also cooling the inside to keep out the heat. A super-insulated building is one that goes to extremes to isolate the interior climate from the exterior. This isolation can come from extensive use of insulation or thermal mass, or a combination of the two. Acquire the location to build the super-insulated building. If building a cold-storage facility, be sure to verify that zoning of the property allows such a building. Retain the services of a designer or architect who is familiar with using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) in building construction. A qualified architect will properly design the building, including placement of the ICFs in pivotal areas. Have the architect draw up plans for the desired building, using the thickest ICFs available. This will most likely be 10-inch forms, depending
