The first expanded polystyrene ICF Wall forms were developed in the late 1960s. Over the last ten years ICF has gained much more popularity with recent improvements in the block performance, such as Stonger, more common sense SuperForm blocks, Duralock from Nudura, Compact series Fox Blocks for more efficient transportation, and "Pro Buck" from Logix for easier window and door coverage. That is why ICF buildings are gaining so much ground in the building industry.

Concrete structures far out last stick built buildings. Stick built buildings are vulnerable to rot, insects and mold. 

ICF homes have added protection in natural disasters, such as flooding, seismic events, and can have a 4-hour fire rating (as opposed to 15 minutes with wood). 

Peace and quiet, an ICF wall can absorb up to 10 times the noise that a traditional wall will. This means you can yell at the top of your lungs and barely hear it on the other side of a typical six inch ICF wall.