If you’re attending this week’s American Institute of Architects National Convention in Washington, D.C., make sure to check out the seminar Passive House Design: Town and Country, at 3:30pm on Friday, May 18. The 90-minute Continuing Education session is hosted by experienced Passive House designers Jeremy Shannon and Dennis [...]
Building science professionals at the NAHB Research Center in collaboration with the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) and NYSERDA are looking for remodeling contractors interested in working with us on a research project to provide cost-effective solutions for three deep-energy retrofit projects in New York State.
The primary focus of these projects is to demonstrate [...]
Builder magazine is now accepting entries for its 2012 Builder’s Challenge competition. This year, Builder is seeking small, innovative projects that will revolutionize housing design and production. Entries must meet the following criteria: 1,000 sq. ft. or less, 2 bedrooms, and 1 ½ baths. Single-family and attached homes will be considered, but entries are due [...]
SIPA member Zero Energy Plans, LLC was one of eleven home building professionals awarded a National Green Building Award by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) during the National Green Building Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The design firm was honored along with builder TC Legend Homes for [...]
Published by the Forest Products Society, Wood Design Focus provides design professionals with technical articles and advancements in the field wood engineering and design. The Spring 2012 issue focuses exclusively on structural insulated panels (SIPs), featuring case studies, research, and engineering methods for SIP structures.
Guest editor Tom Williamson [...]
May 1, 2012 – McGraw-Hill Construction today released its latest SmartMarket Report: New and Remodeled Green Homes: Transforming the Residential Market. Produced by McGraw-Hill Construction in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Waste Management, the report provides key insights into product and market opportunities in the single-family home building and remodeling [...]
On April 19, 2012, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) revealed their Top Ten Green Projects of 2012. The projects exemplify sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment.
The list included the Portland Community College Newberg Center, a 13,500 sq. [...]
Over the course of two years, USA Today editor Wendy Koch has covered the design and construction of her family’s new custom home in Falls Church, Virginia. After deciding to downsize to a more modest-sized home, Koch arduously researched green technologies that would help save energy, resources, and decrease the home’s carbon footprint. [...]
At the SIPA Annual Meeting & Roundup in San Antonio, Texas, association members voted to select representatives on the SIPA Board of Directors. Representatives were elected in each SIPA membership category.
Manufacturer board members:
Frank Baker, PFB Corporation Greg Maus, Vantem Panels Mike Tobin, AFM Corporation
Supplier board members:
Chris Grotterod, Tolko Paul Pfiefer, Ashland [...]
In the Rocky Mountains of eastern British Columbia, the small town of Elkford is home to a new innovative and energy-efficient community center. The 18,000 sq. ft. building will house a multipurpose function room, a children’s play area and a tourist information center. But what really makes the new Elkford [...]
