The key starting point in the Triple Zero Home’s construction came with the use of structured insulated panels (SIPs) and their composition: a structural insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings—typically...
Read More
The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) provides this checklist sharing the manufacturing membership’s decades of combined knowledge to ensure the best experience and outcome for designers, builders, and owners of structural insulated...
Read More
SIPs were used for maximum energy efficiency and the SIP design met all the structural needs of the hybrid timber frame structure, yielding high performance and reduced energy costs. This impressive private...
Read More
When considering energy-efficient technologies, the homeowner for this project was interested in sustainable building systems like SIPs. The homeowner looked to Curt Stendel, SIPA Board of Directors Member and SIPA Registered Master...
Read More
Hettinger, North DakotaThe West River Veterinary Clinic (WRVC) is a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic, animal hospital and retail center in the Southwestern North Dakota agricultural community of Hettinger. Having outgrown their existing facility,...
Read More
The 2016 Building Excellence Award Non-Residential Overall Winner went to the Rocky Mt. Institute (RMI) Innovation Center. Submitted by SIPA member Premier SIPS, the office building accommodates 50 staff, plus 80 people...
Read More
Overview/Objectives:History of Energy codesComplying with Current, upcoming Markets/Codes“Above Code”Building Envelope/Water (aka: “The Enemy”)/AirInterior Comfort/HealthRemodelingMarketing Energy Efficient/High Performance Buildings
Read More
SummaryRetrofit of attics in older existing homes can help improve energy savings and occupant comfort. For some attic types the process is simple - air seal and add insulation at the ceiling,...
Read More
Plattner SIP Farm Shop - Energy Panel Structures, B3 Building SolutionsFeatures:Silverline vinyl windows 2200 series <0.32 u-valueR-40 Slown-in cellulose in the atticHigh-efficiency lightning with on/off motion sensors48x17 hydrolic door by HP on...
Read More31 to 40 of 47
