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Outdated earth shelter systems utilizing spray on urethane foam on the exterior of the concrete lead to many other mistakes. Concrete should be waterproofed directly on the surface. The urethane foam is not closed cell material, not a waterproofing and therefore has to be protected by another covering. Damage to the exterior covering results in the urethane basically becoming a sponge. Once moisture had penetrated, even the insulating qualities were greatly reduced or lost altogether.

Our building system eliminates the need for finding a specialty contractor that has experience in earth sheltering. Our system was designed to be built by anyone, anywhere in the world. The contactors are chosen by the homeowner, just as they are with any home. We work with you from the initial stages of design and all the way through to the finished construction. Our goal as a business is to see you into your dream home.

Formworks Building has been specializing in earth sheltered technology since 1979. The oil crisis in the 70?s was the catalyst that set the company in motion. The idea for sustainable, affordable housing was the driving force behind the creation of the business. As the only system of its kind in the world, Formworks has been rigorously tested and analyzed for over 30 years by thousands of Formworks home owners, engineers, testing organizations and consumer publications.

Our unique structural forming system consists of 4 primary components: Structural Steel, Shotcrete, Water proofing, and Whole House Ventilation & Heat Exchanger Systems.

With Formworks you have the advantage of having a one of a kind, modern green roof home designed by professionals and built with a proven building system. Our customers are not forced to delve into countless question and answer fact-finding missions in order to fully understand and conceptualize our building product. We apply our knowledge to create a design that fits your lifestyle, budget and building site.

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