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Achitects and Engineers

We consider the Agriboard compressed agricultural fiber panel (CAFP) product a marvelous tool for the design of the structures for many of our projects. It simplifies the structural design and allows the reduction of the number of trades and suppliers on the job. By this simplification we have been able to save weeks from the schedule, freed the plenum space for duct work and electrical/data distribution and deliver a shell that is insulated, air tight and quiet. For us, it simplifies the sometime endless coordination and shop drawing reviews over those of traditional structures.

In high wind load zones and seismic areas the product allows less detailing and calculations to meet the structural demands. Because of the fire rating of the panels, less material and concerns of fire proofing is eliminated. In the interior fit-out, we are able to wall mount furniture and equipment without the necessity of blocking or plywood.

For our clients, whether a single occupant or a multi-tenant building, the long term energy savings and the sustainable material is a huge benefit in tax credit, LEED certification and the speed to market.

Peter Protzmann, IDSA
Associate Principal
The Samuel Group Architects
thesamuelgroup.net

Low-Rise Commercial

Agriboard Industries has worked closely with several financial, restaurant and retail companies to build low-rise commercial applications. These buildings are more environmentally responsible, cost less to build, save up to 4 weeks in construction time, and are safer and more energy efficient!

These sites are built using Agriboard's proprietary agricultural fiber panels manufactured from compressed wheat straw that replaces structural steel and reduces overall project cost. These panels have several key benefits:

  • installs quickly on site with no job site waste, saving up to 4 weeks
  • negative carbon footprint
  • tested safe up to F5 wind conditions - Miami Dade County approved
  • fire rating of 2.5 hours
  • delivers up to 13 LEEDS points - halfway to accredited status
  • thermal envelope that is 7x tighter than traditional construction
  • mold resistance verified by independent testing

Military

Agriboard's compressed agricultural fiber panels have been used by the Military at Ft. Hood to construct sustainable buildings that provide the safety, energy efficiency, and blast resistance that surpasses conventional construction at a competitive price.

Additional benefits to using Agriboard panels included the low labor costs for site construction. The panels come directly from the factory in single pieces that are moved into position with a small crane or bulldozer. Walls are connected together like a large jigsaw puzzle. The panels act as a wall core and insulation. Brick, rock facing or siding may be applied to the exterior and sheet rock or paint to the interior wall. Construction times, as compared to normal frame construction, are reduced by as much as 75% project.

Agriboard is working on a variety of potential projects that integrate agricultural fiber panels into future projects to support the unique needs of the U.S. Military.

Custom-Residential

The Agriboard compressed agricultural fiber panels have been used in a variety of custom commercial and residential applications. Commercial applications have included an equine hospital for Austin Equine Hospital. Residential applications include custom single family homes, modular homes and low cost, fast construction buildings to help in disaster assistance and rebuilding in North America and around the world.

The efficiency of factory construction, reduced on-site construction, and lower life-cycle energy costs provide an outstanding business case for using compressed agricultural fiber panels in your unique commercial and residential project.

International

A key growth area for Agriboard is our international group. We work with investors around the globe to bring our patented Compressed Agricultural Fiber Board manufacturing process to markets outside the United States.

This new technology produces innovative building products that can be used in commercial construction or residential homes.

With our innovative building products, it is possible to build quality houses in days instead of weeks. The materials and production systems are simple and affordable. The buildings constructed are strong and durable.

We have developed an Advanced Agriboard Mill which is ready for production and delivery. This Agriboard technology is made available through a License Agreement Investment.

Please contact Larry Ryan for additional information.

Success Stories

Project: Bank of America - Frisco, TX
Description: Bank Branch

Goals and Objectives: Produce a structure that is competitive with conventional construction while affording other advantages inherent with the compressed agricultural fiber panels (CAFP): speed, simplification of trades, low construction waste and LEED advantage.

Results: Speed and efficiency goals were met. Four weeks of construction time was saved in the structural phase of the project.

Multiple LEED advantages were captured, including:

  • CAFP panels have negative carbon footprint
  • Insulation values exceeded bank certification requirements
  • Additional points available for innovation, education and use of re-cycled materials

Recorded energy savings are being measured and there is a significant reduction of up to 20% of electrical (KWH) energy demand due to the R values and tight envelope.

In addition, the assembled structure is safer due to its 2 1/2 hour fire rating, mold/mildew resistance of the fiber panels, and hurricane wind and seismic event qualification.

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