Invented by Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
New ICF (Insulated Concrete Forming) modules of Polystyrene Building Blocks to create curved surfaces in the building have been invented (2010 – Present).
Residential building, La Grange, California (2024)
Description: This project is a residential house that was built with “ICF” technology (Insulating Concrete Forming), where concrete walls are bearing walls. Due to the high level of underground water, piles were required. As these blocks are made from “EPS” (Expanded Polystyrene), the building is categorized as an energy-efficient type. The Integra System was used for this project, complying with fire design requirements.
Type of order: Full scope structural design and consultancy
Description: This project is a 5-story residential building designed with “ICF” technology. In this system, all concrete walls are bearing walls. Due to the high level of underground water, piles were unavoidable. The structural system is concrete shear walls with “ICF” blocks. As these blocks are made from “EPS”, every type of energy would be saved. Dynamic Analysis was performed for this structure since it was designed for severe earthquakes.
Type of order: Full-scope design and consultancy
Owner/Client: Mr. FATHI
Ordered by: Mr. FATHI
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
Project Manager: Mr. Heydar Abasi
Architect: Padir Consulting Engineers
Structural/Civil Eng.: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, Ali Mohammad Moghaddam Tabrizi, Heydar Abbasi, Nastaran Ashtari, Fatemeh Ashtari
Description: This project is a conference hall with side offices designed with “ICF” technology. In this system, all the concrete walls are bearing walls. Due to the high level of underground water, the use of piles was unavoidable. The structural system is concrete shear walls with “ICF” blocks. As these blocks are made from “EPS,” energy efficiency is improved. Dynamic Analysis was performed because the structure was designed for severe earthquakes.
Type of order: Structural design and consultancy
Owner/Client: Confidential
Ordered by: Confidential
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
Project Manager: Mr. Heydar Abasi
Architect: Padir Consulting Engineers
Structural/Civil Eng.: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, Ali Mohammad Moghaddam Tabrizi, Heydar Abbasi, Nastaran Ashtari, Fatemeh Ashtari
Residential Building in Tabriz – ICF Technology (2010)
Description: This project is a residential house that was built with “ICF” technology (Insulating Concrete Forming), which is a structural system where concrete walls are bearing walls. Due to the high level of underground water, the usage of piles is undeniable. As these blocks are made from “EPS” (Expanded Polystyrene), the building is categorized as an energy-efficient type.
Type of order: Full scope consultancy for design and construction management
Construction manager: Mr. Heydar Abbasi
Owner/Client: Army (Confidential)
Ordered by: Denver Construction Group “DCG”
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
Project Manager: Mr. Heydar Abbasi
Architect: Iranian Army Eng. Office
Structural/Civil Eng.: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, Ali Mohammad Moghaddam Tabrizi, Heydar Abbasi, Nastaran Ashtari, Fatemeh Ashtari, Ali Salehi
Residential Building in Ahwaz – ICF Technology (2010)
Description: This project is a residential house that was built with “ICF” technology. In this system, all the concrete walls are bearing walls. In this building, because of the high level of underground water, the usage of piles is undeniable. The structural system is concrete shear walls with “ICF” blocks. As these blocks are made from “EPS”, every type of energy would be saved.
Type of order: Full scope consultancy
Owner/Client: Army (Confidential)
Ordered by: Denver Construction Group “DCG”
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
Project Manager: Mr. Heydar Abbasi
Architect: Iranian Army Eng. Office
Structural/Civil Eng.: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, Ali Mohammad Moghaddam Tabrizi, Heydar Abbasi, Nastaran Ashtari, Fatemeh Ashtari, Ali Salehi
Description: These buildings are made with concrete walls, which are constructed with “ICF” blocks. These blocks are made of “EPS,” which is helpful for energy saving. These structures, made with this system, achieve a rapid construction speed within 2 months.
Type of order: Full scope consultancy for design
Owner/Client: Navy (Confidential)
Ordered by: Denver Construction Group “DCG”
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
Project Manager: Mr. Heydar Abbasi
Architect: Padir Consulting Engineers Team
Structural/Civil Eng.: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, Fatemeh Ashtari, Heydar Abbasi, Ali Mohammad Moghaddam Tabrizi
Mech. & Elec. Eng.: Bahram Artimes, Padir Consulting Engineers Team
Description: These buildings are made with concrete walls, which are constructed with “ICF” blocks. These blocks are made of “EPS,” which is helpful for energy saving. These structures, made with this system, achieve a rapid construction speed within 2 months.
Type of order: Full scope consultancy repair/retrofit design
Owner/Client: Confidential
Ordered by: Denver Construction Group “DCG”
Lead Engineer: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour
Project Manager: Mr. Heydar Abasi
Architect: Padir Consulting Engineers Team
Structural/Civil Eng.: Dr. Amin Ghafooripour, Fatemeh Ashtari, Heydar Abbasi, Ali Mohammad Moghaddam Tabrizi
Mech. & Elec. Eng.: Bahram Artimes, Padir Consulting Engineers Team
