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 Builder from Panelworks Plus, Inc., to assist in the design and construction of this award-winning home.
One of the major benefits of using SIPs was the shop drawing review process. The review facilitated coordination between contractors affording more control and confidence in overall construction. The contractor found the SIP system manufactured by SIPA member Extreme Panel Technologies to be a cost-effective solution that helps eliminate possible defects of hand framing and produced a high quality, tight envelope. This was confirmed by blower door tests indicating a very efficient envelope even with a very complicated design.
— HERS Index: 30
— Blower door test results: 1.38 ACH50
— Windows: Double paned 0.30 Case/Awn and 0.28 Fixed and Doors
— Roof Insulation: R-49
— Foundation Thermo-mass walls system: R-15
— Under-slab insulation: R-15
Passive solar strategies helped drive the overall layout and design of the home. The home was sited close to the north property line to allow as much solar access on the south side as possible on the narrow urban lot. Large expanses of glazing face south to maximize daylight and heat gain in the winter and minimize need for electric lighting.
Agriculture First Place Winner: Jorgenson Land & Cattle Offices, Enercept
Date Completed: 05/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $1,400,000
Dimensions of building: 60' x 110' main level / 60' x 22' second level
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 7,920 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6" EPS SIP wall panels
SIP roof thickness and core material: 8" EPS SIP roof panels
Land and Cattle SIP Office Ideal SD
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional over 10,000 sq. ft. Category First Place High Performance Winner: Skokomish Community Center, Premier SIPS
Date Completed: 08/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land ): $12,000,000
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi story building):
The Center has a gymnasium, meeting hall, commercial kitchen, dining room, fitness center, computer lab and space for culture and art classes for the Skokomish Tribal community.
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space : 22,000 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material : 8" wall (19,728
SIP roof thickness and core material : 12" roof (28,280
The Skokomish Tribe’s long awaited community center features more than 400 solar panels on the roof enough that it is expected to produce more energy than it uses. Beyond the solar power, the community center was built with energy efficiency in mind and includes LED lighting, air and heat exchanges. Greenhouse gas emissions are expected to be reduced by 2,079 tons of carbon dioxide during a 25 year period.
Skokomish SIP Community Center Shelton WA
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional over 10,000 sq. ft. Category Runner Up: Sail Newport, Murus
Date Completed: 08/31/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $5,000,000+
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi story building): 62' x 72' x 49 1/2
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 10,300 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6 1/2" EPS wall panels
SIP roof thickness and core material: 10 1/4" EPS roof panels
SIP Sail Training Center Newport RI
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional under 10,000 sq. ft. Category First Place High Performance Overall Commercial Winner: Glenwood Area Fisheries, Extreme Panel
Date Completed: 2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $7,100,000
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi story building): 9,407 sqft two story facility
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 9,407 sqft two story facility
Blower door test results (ACH50): 0.36
Energy use intensity in kBtu /ft2: 10.10
SIP wall thickness and core material: 10" walls EPS
SIP roof thickness and core material: 12" roof EPS
LEED Gold and NET Zero Energy Building. Successful SIP project with the State of Minnesota, a milestone win.
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional under 10,000 sq. ft. Category Runner Up: Kenmore Town Green Community Center, Premier SIPS
Date Completed: 08/26/2017
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi story building): 4,600 sf building space and 24,000 sf outdoor adjoining master planned outdoor community space
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 4,600 sqft
SIP roof thickness and core material: 10" roof (6,852 sqft)
Town Green SIP Community Center Kenmore WA
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional under 10,000 sq. ft. Category Honorable Mention: Inver Grove Chiropractic Addition, EPS Buildings
Date Completed: 11/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $600,000
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi story building): 61' x 50' addition
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 3,050 sqft addition
SIP wall thickness and core material: R 26
SIP roof thickness and core material: R 50 Neopor foam 10" panels
SIP Medical Building Inver Grove Heights MN
Multifamily Category Runner Up: Elmwood Multifamily, EPS Buildings
Date Completed: 02/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $1,100,000
Dimensions of building (all floors of multistory building): 60' x 112' x 105' Trapezoid
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 11,066 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 7 1/4" EPS SIP Wall
SIP roof thickness and core material: 11 1/4" EPS SIP Floor & Roof
SIP Student Housing Minneapolis MN
Multifamily Category First Place Winner: Grand Terrace Apartments, EPS Buildings
Date Completed: 10/2017
Dimensions of building (all floors of multistory building): Irregular
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space : 62,000 sqft
SIP wall panels: 5-1/2” EPS
Renovations Category First Place Winner: Gathered Oaks, ENERCEPT
Date Completed: 06/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $900,000
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 8,680 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6' EPS walls
SIP roof thickness and core material: 10" EPS roof
Existing structure has 10” SIP nailbase installed, the new construction includes typical SIP roof panels.
Gathered Oaks SIP Renovation Alexandria MN
Single Family Homes over 3,000 sq. ft. Category First Place Winner: Weiting Residence
Date Completed: 01/2017
Dimensions of building (all floors of multistory building): 34' x 72' Main level 20' x 48' Upper level
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space : 4,177 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 5 1/2" and 12 1/4" thick with expanded polystyrene insulation
SIP roof thickness and core material: 12 1/4" thick with expanded polystyrene insulation
HERS Index: 30
Blower door test results (ACH50): 1.38 ACH50
Modern SIP Home Minneapolis MN
Single Family Homes over 3,000 sq. ft. Category Runner Up: Elm Tree Residence, ENERCEPT
Date Completed: 07/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $2,750,000
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi-story building): Irregular
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 10,625 sqft living space 1,253 sqft heated garage
SIP wall thickness and core material: 8" EPS walls
SIP roof thickness and core material: 10" EPS roof
SIPs facilitated a simplified install of the steel supports for the staircases. The area was hit with a savage hail storm that destroyed homes in the area but the SIPs held up with little damage.
Single Family Homes over 3,000 sq. ft. Category First Place High Performance Winner: Fragodt Residence, Extreme Panel
Date Completed: 04/28/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $330,000
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 4,960 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6 1/2"
SIP roof thickness and core material: 12 1/4“
HERS Index: 41
Blower door test results (ACH50): .36
Energy use intensity in kBtu /ft2: 103
This project includes a SIP foundation - R32
Fragodt SIP House Cottonwood MN
Single Family Homes Under 3,000 sq. ft. First Place and Overall Residential Winner: Chapman Residence, ENERCEPT
Date Completed: 2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $650,000
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 2,400 sqft Plus 25' x 31' garage apartment
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6" and 8" EPS foam walls
SIP roof thickness and core material: 8" EPS foam roof
This is a successful inner city infill project
Single Family Homes Under 3,000 sq. ft. Runner Up: Brisson Residence, INNOVA ECO Building System
Date Completed: JUNE 2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): US$ 300,000.00
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 1,350 SQ. FT.
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6 3/4" High Impact MgO SIPS
SIP roof thickness and core material: 8 1/2" MgO / Plywood SIPS
High Impact MgO SIP Panels tested and approved for plus 200 MPH winds meeting all Hurricane Coastal Impact Zone and flood plain
requirements.
This Project is located in the Florida Keys, Ground Zero Area of Hurricane Irma, a Category 4 Storm that hit Florida last 2017.
Although the surrounding homes and neighborhood were severely damaged, this home received no damage from the storm.
Brisson SIP House Ramrod Key FL
Single Family Homes Under 3,000 sq. ft. First Place High Performance Winner: Columbia City Home, PREMIER SIPS
Date Completed: 06/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): < $1,000,000
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 2,250 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6" Neopor /GPS Platinum wall panels
SIP roof thickness and core material: 10" Neopor /GPS Platinum roof panels
HERS Index: 0
Blower door test: 0.69
Built Green 5-Star, Energy Star Certified Home, Indoor Air Plus Qualified, DOE: Net Zero Energy, a positive energy home produces 100% of energy needs for appliances, heating, and lighting. Additionally, the home generates enough energy to power an electric car.
Columbia City SIP House Seattle WA
Small House Under 900 sq. ft. Category First Place High Performance Winner: Strickland Residence, PREMIER SIPS
Date Completed: 09/01/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $272,187
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi-story building): 28' x 28'
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 784 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6 1/2" SIPs with Neopor fill
SIP roof thickness and core material: 10 1/4" SIPs with Neopor fill
HERS Index: 16
Blower door test results (ACH50): 0.89
Energy use intensity in kBtu /ft2: 27.04
Single Family Homes Under 3,000 sq. ft. Honorable Mention Overall Residential: Lutsen Residence
Date Completed : 04/30/2017
Total cost of project (exclusive of land): $400,000
Dimensions of building (all floors of multi-story building): 28' x 34'
Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 1,700 sqft
SIP wall thickness and core material: 6" R 26
Very energy efficient cabin. Last year's heating cost an average of $33.00 per month, for Northern Minnesota that is very good!
