Smart Homes use Smart Building Systems

A Smart Home is built using a system that is durable, sustainable, and energy efficient. Cement based building systems and materials have all of these qualities and their use results in the construction of a home that can provide a lifetime of comfort. Whether you are building in Arizona's scorching desert climate or the high country elevations and climates of Northern Arizona, a cement based building system has the properties that make for a better choice in residential construction.

Cement based building systems:

  • Resist the high heat of the desert with their thermal mass properties
  • Provide superior resistance to the high winds from monsoons and micro bursts
  • Are not subject to destruction by termites
  • Result in a house that is fire resistant

Cement based building systems are the choice for a more durable and efficient home.

The Systems

There are a number of cement based building systems and products that a builder can choose from. The selection may be influenced by local availability and/or construction practices. Click on the links below for more information on each system.

 

Building with Concrete Systems

  Energy Use of Single Family Homes with Various Walls

  LEED H TechNote

  Concrete Homes Save Energy

  Building Green with Grey Concrete

  Concrete Homes Built in Safety

  Mold and Moisture