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Accepted by whom, and for what reasons?Is there an accepted building option which comprises of a single skin block/brick construction + insulation?
That doesn't really tell us what the problem is in your mindMy concern is moisture migration both in and out of the building
Insulated concrete formwork? Single skin with waterproof render, spray foam insulation inner and bonded plasterboard?I feel like i'm missing an option which is neither cavity or timber construction which i could consider.
You're mooting two-of-three construction materials arranged with one as the inner and one as the outer, two of which are potentially flammable unsuitable outers; mathematically you haven't got any options left that you haven't considered unless you add more layers or materials
Another restriction? Sounds like you're getting analysis paralysis (over a fancy shed, by the way) - take solace in the fact that most houses these days are timber frame or block cavity; they're the cheapest, most effective, proven build systems for this country, and they're accepted by banks nationwide. If there was a build system out there that was as effective for half the price (or whatever advantage), it would be popular..Note, i'd be more comfortable with building out of block
(Try getting a mortgage on an ICF or slipform building here..)
We don't really put up residential pre formed tin coated insulation boxes like they do in Canada for example, but these "exotic" build systems are available (mainly industrial here) if you want to experiment