2008 Large Residential
2nd RUNNER UP
Webster Residence

Project Statistics

Location: Bakersfield, Calif.
Type: Owner/Builder Custom Home
Size: 3,250 sq. ft. (finished) plus 1,100 sq. ft. ICF garage
ICF Use: 5,430 sq. ft. (99% exterior walls, plus retaining walls)

Project Timeline
Total Project: 385 Days

Construction Team
Owner: Fred and Donna Webster
Architect: Firm Foundation
General Contractor: Same as Owner
ICF Installer: Same as Owner
ICF Distributor: Desert States ICF/Chad O’Mealy
ICF System: 8” core ECO-Block by Arxx Corp.

Fast Facts

• Site is located on top of a hill with a 15% grade, 1800’ long dirt driveway.
• Walls to 26’ high
• Two radius walls, (11’ and 24’ wide)
• 21 corners and 47 window openings.
• 39’ x 30’ free-span room
• Used 146 yards of concrete.
• Owner/Builder’s first ICF home
• Engineer, framer, plumber, electrical, stucco and HVAC subcontractors were all new to ICF construction.
• LEED Certification pending
• County used project for training inspectors on ICFs.
• Tankless Water Heater, Low Flow fixtures, low VOC paint.
• Completed on time, under budget