| Article: | Going green from scratch; Environmentally-friendly building growing in popularity Today's News-Herald LAKE HAVASU CITY - When Dick Raczuk set out to build his dream home, he decided to make it one for the ages. He chose combination foam-concrete walls, a high-tech material that offers almost three times the insulation of conventional wood-frame, or “stick” construction. Besides the energy savings, he figured the 10-inch thick walls had an added benefit: standing the test of time. |