Posted By ICFconstruction on 02 Nov 2010 07:19 PM
I can see the above ground structure being strong, stable and energy efficient. But then what about the floor? And the floor to wall connection?

I think the most cost affective, value, includes a perimeter frost wall. At least where the ground freezes.

I'm thinking this was responding to my post.  I always forget that not everyone builds like we do here, so I'll clarify.  Up here in WI, houses are rarely to never built on slabs - we all have basements.  In my mind, i was thinking a "normal" basement & subfloor, with the "pole builiding" structure on top of that.

I'm not sure how things like hanging drywall would work, though...

Posted By ICFconstruction on 04 Nov 2010 07:28 AM
To be allowed, the requirement for a continuous frost wall under all outside walls would have to be overlooked.

doesn't say frost protection , not frost wall?

"For buildings where the monthly mean temperature of the building is maintained at a minimum of 64°F (18°C), footings are not required to extend below the frost line when protected from frost by insulation "