The Seven Creeks Ranch project showcases how ICF construction can achieve any architectural style while delivering superior performance. This custom residence in the Texas Hill Country combines rustic charm with cutting-edge building science.
Project Highlights
- Nudura ICF wall system throughout for thermal performance and durability
- Net-zero ready design with solar-ready infrastructure
- Hill Country stone exterior for authentic regional aesthetic
- High-performance windows strategically placed for views and efficiency
- Energy Recovery Ventilation for fresh air and humidity control
Design Challenge: Create a home that looks and feels like a traditional Texas ranch house while achieving performance levels typically associated with ultra-modern designs.
Construction Progress
The ICF construction phase proceeded smoothly, with walls going up faster than traditional construction while providing a continuous insulated envelope. The concrete core provides thermal mass that helps moderate the Hill Country's temperature swings—hot summers and occasional cold snaps.
Stone veneer was applied directly to the ICF exterior, a process that's actually easier than applying stone to wood frame construction. No additional water barrier is needed in most cases, and the flat, consistent ICF surface makes for clean stone installation.
Performance Features
Behind the traditional appearance, this home incorporates:
- Continuous R-23 wall insulation with no thermal bridging
- Airtight construction tested below 1.0 ACH50
- High-efficiency HVAC with zoned climate control
- Pre-wired for solar panel installation
- LED lighting throughout with smart controls
- Energy Star appliances
The result is a home that uses 60-70% less energy than a comparable code-built house—while looking exactly like a classic Hill Country ranch home.
Living the ICF Difference
The homeowners report that their favorite aspects of the finished home are ones they didn't expect: the quiet (traffic from the nearby road is inaudible), the consistent temperatures (no hot or cold spots), and the peace of mind knowing their home can withstand whatever Texas weather throws at it.
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