Often when considering the environmental hazards presented by destructive human behavior, we fail to see further than the direct effects on our planet. However, if we look further, we can see that our behaviors are affecting not only the earth we live on but also the general human health. There are essentially two tiers to the damage posed by destructive environmental actions. Let’s examine each of them for a better understanding of this hazard.

     There are many debates to the history of Insulated Concrete Forms or ICFs as they are more commonly known.  Many give credit to Rastra in Europe for they were the first "popular" ICF.  Some would say that the history of ICF's is a merely a portion of the history of concrete housing and credit must be given to the likes of Thomas Edison and Frank Loyd Wright.  However there is one man who cannot be denied credit in the history of ICFs.  Werner Gregori, a Canadian, made the first patent application for an Insulating Concrete Form on March 22, 1966.  

     Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like dusting off the old ladder and covering your house with thousands upon thousands of sparkling little lights.  Unfortunately your power bill will light up as much as your home.  An increased power bill has been accepted as part of the holiday season, but it doesn't have to be that way.  This year you will notice an energy efficient alternative to your old fashion mini lights.  Light-emitting diodes, more commonly known as LEDs, consume as little as 0.04 watts and can be up to 90 percent more efficient than their incandescent counterparts.