ICF and Habitat for Humanity
Building Alongside Habitat for Humanity, Nationwide
For over a decade, BuildBlock Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) have helped Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country build homes that are safer, more durable, and dramatically less expensive to heat and cool — which means lower monthly costs for the families who move into them.
Communities We’re Building Today
Habitat affiliates from South Dakota to Georgia have partnered with BuildBlock over the years, and right now we’re actively building ICF homes alongside three Habitat communities taking on some of their largest developments yet.
Kings Cross Place – Manatee County, Florida
In partnership with Manatee Habitat for Humanity, BuildBlock ICFs are going into the walls of Kings Cross Place, a new 27-home affordable housing community in East Bradenton, FL. The community broke ground in May 2025 and will bring a mix of 3- and 4-bedroom homes to families through Habitat’s zero-interest mortgage program, with completion expected in 2026.
Micah’s Creek – Athens, Georgia
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is building ICF homes with BuildBlock as part of Micah’s Creek, a 63-home development near downtown Athens – the largest project in the affiliate’s history. Athens Area Habitat was selected as one of only 16 Habitat affiliates nationally, and the only one in Georgia, to build with ICFs through a partnership with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. The homes are approximately 60% more energy efficient than traditional construction.
Nicor Gas Smart Neighborhood – Aurora, Illinois
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, together with Nicor Gas and BuildBlock, broke ground in July 2025 on a 17-home Smart Neighborhood in Aurora, IL. Built with BuildBlock ICF exterior walls, the homes pair solar panels, battery storage, and smart appliances to target net-zero energy use, with up to 40% energy reduction and added resilience against high winds, flooding, and wildfire.
A Proven Partner, From Coast to Coast
These three active builds are the latest chapter in a much longer story. Watch below to hear from Rob Lochner, Construction Director at Habitat for Humanity Santa Fe, on what it’s like building with BuildBlock ICFs — including one memorable week when his team completed two houses back to back.