Geothermal SIP House Lennox SD

Location: Lennox, SD

Project Information

Project Type:	Residential, > 3,000 sq. ft.
Manufacturer:	Energy Panel Structures
Builder:
Design Professional:
Year Built:	2023

Performance

High Performance:	Yes
HERS/EUI Index Score:	41
ACH50 - Blower Test Results:	1.6
kBtu/sq.ft./year:
CO2 lbs./sq.ft./year:

Awards/Certifications: Building Excellence Awards, ENERGY STAR Certified, EPA Indoor AirPLUS

BEA: 2024 Building Excellence Award - High Performance Runner Up

Building use: Residential Single Family Home

How did SIP construction help you get this job?
The home owner reached out to us specifically for SIP construction of their home and horse stable, they were referred by a previous customer who has a SIP home from Energy Panel Structures.

SIP wall thickness and core material:6-1/2", 5-1/2" EPS Foam 1 lbs

SIP benefits for this job:
Using SIP panels greatly sped up the framing process of the build, being able to balloon frame tall walls with SIPs and having doors and windows precut and ready was very beneficial! On site waste was significantly less due to using SIP panels.

Describe the benefits of using SIPs on this project. Did SIPs help save time, labor, construction costs, or energy?
Using SIP panels greatly sped up the framing process of the build, being able to balloon frame tall walls with SIPs and having doors and windows precut and ready was very beneficial! On site waste was significantly less due to using SIP panels.

Please list any certifications the project received, such as ENERGY STAR, LEED, National Green Building Standard, WELL, Passive House, Green Globes or local green building programs. Only list certifications that are completed:

Energy Star
2018 IECC
EPA Indoor Air Plus

HERS: 41

ACH50: 1.60

HVAC system used on the project:
Geothermal ground source heat pump forced air and radiant floor heat.

Describe any other energy-saving materials used in the building envelope other than SIPs. List U-values of windows used and the U or R-value of any insulation materials:
Window U-Value 0.25 , Patio Door U-Value 0.28.

Please list any energy-efficient products or design features, such as lighting, hot water heating, appliances, passive solar:
Marathon water heater, LED lighting, Samsung Energy Star Appliances.

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