2015 Update Story of Pensmore, the 72,000-square-foot under construction

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By Jan Peterson

It's hard to imagine a private residence raising as much speculation as Chateau Pensmore.

As travelers along U.S. 65 have watched the estimated 72,000-square-foot mansion rise on a mountaintop near Highlandville, curiosity has risen with it.

Owner and visionary Steven T. Huff says he's heard just about every conspiracy theory out there, including it being a fortress for the "illuminati" in case of a third world war or Armageddon, connected by underground tunnels to major cities throughout the U.S. Huff laughs at this one. "Really. Tunnels from L.A. Where would I put the dirt?" he asks pragmatically.

And while it is true Pensmore is larger than the White House (which is about 55,000 square feet) and being built in the grand style of a French Chateau, it is being built for solidly pragmatic reasons.

Huff says he had essentially three goals when he started planning the home in 2005: to create an energy-efficient home that is disaster resistant and to build a home that will last his family for generations to come.

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Story of Pensmore, the 72,000-square-foot under construction in Highlandville, MO.

Story of Pensmore, the 72,000-square-foot under construction in Highlandville, MO.

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Hurricane, Tornado and Wild Fire Resistant Homes

Benefits of Concrete Wall Construction

Concrete is resistant to hurricanes, tornadoes, and high winds. Following Hurricane Katrina, a house still in the building phase using insulating concrete forms was the sole house left standing in a Pass Christian, MS, neighborhood (photo to the right).  

Disaster Investigators have learned from previous hurricanes that:

• Wood frame walls performed poorly unless well designed and constructed
• Loads on building components and connections are significantly increased when the envelope is breached by high wind or flying debris. Concrete wall systems appeared to resist breaching as well, if not better, than other wall systems.

Debris driven by high winds presents the greatest hazard to homeowners and their homes during hurricanes and tornados. Tests show that concrete wall systems suffer no structural damage when impacted by debris carried by hurricane and tornado-force winds.

As a means to prove just how robust concrete walls are to wind-blown debris, the Portland Cement Association, in conjunction with Texas Tech University, tested concrete wall systems by shooting 2x4s out of a wind cannon at speeds in excess of 100mph. In all instances, the insulating concrete form wall shattered the wood studs, while the 2x4s easily passed through the frame wall with little resistance.

The TransForm and ThermoForm concrete forming systems are the best solutions to protect your family from hurricanes, tornadoes and high winds. Choose the TransForm or ThermoForm Concrete Forming System as the only solution to extreme weather and natural disasters.

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This footage taken from a helicopter shows how Hurricane Michael’s powerful winds wiped out many parts of Mexico Beach, Fla.

Published On Oct. 11, 2018

Credit Chris O'Meara/Associated Press

Hurricane Sandy: A Story of Survival

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Everyday we work to forge new relationships because we know that the days of building fast, cheap and "like we always have" must end. We realize it is OUR responsibility to help our clients see the value of dramatically reduced energy usage, smaller landfills, healthy and safe environments.

We are more than an ICF company. We are your total energy efficient and resilient building solution.

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