What materials are the best for building a house in Florida?

The best answer is “it depends”. It depends upon a myriad of factors.. the size, the location, the height above sea level, etc. I have read/been told that ICF, or insulated concrete forms, are actually good for building in Florida where there is a danger of hurricanes and high winds. read more

Houzz Contributor. My name is Bud Dietrich and I am an architect located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. I am licensed to practice architecture in Illinois, Florida, New Jersey & Wisconsin. Since 1996 I have worked from my home office and provide full architectural services exclusively to the single family residential market. read more