Concrete homes, known for their long-lasting, energy-conserving and cost-saving abilities, are gaining more and more popularity across the housing market.

While you might consider concrete non-conventional compared to more traditional construction materials, concrete remains a top competitor in the eyes of homeowners with few drawbacks.

Concrete homes are thought of as being unconventional as they are not built using brick or with a timber frame structure.

Some people may see them as ugly and not as pleasing on the eye as a brick house may be.

However architects and designers have ensured that modern concrete homes can still look aesthetically pleasing.

Concrete blocks also provide insulation against cold and heat and may reduce a home’s energy usage.

As one of the more affordable methods of building with concrete, concrete blocks are produced with speed and ease.

Although some think concrete blocks are all the same size and shape, concrete blocks can vary and be used with facings or coverings to create eye-catching home designs.

All in all, it appears more and more people are coming around to the idea that concrete homes might not be an ugly slab in the ground that many perceive them to be.

If you and your builder and designer can gather as much information as possible, there are certainly ways you can make them appealing on the eye.

Of course there are certain aspects which you need to consider, such as cost, and an increased risk of water damage.

When you weigh everything up, you need to decide if you are crazy or cool on the concept of a concrete home.