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Meet the Judges
SIPA
Three building science professionals to judge SIPA’s 20th Annual Building Excellence Awards
SIPA is thrilled to announce the lineup of judges for this year’s Building Excellence Awards. Projects submitted showcase the design flexibility, sustainability and energy efficiency possible with a structural insulated panel building envelope. Judges will evaluate each project entry on the following criteria:
- Energy efficiency (quantified by HERS Index and other data)
- Design and structural engineering innovation
- Creative use of SIP construction
- Environmental sustainability
Chrissi Antonopoulos
Senior Analyst at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Chrissi is a Senior Analyst at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory supporting projects focused on thermal enclosures, indoor air quality, and assessment of socio-demographics and equity. Chrissi has published studies outlining opportunities for embodied carbon and circular economy perspectives related to building technologies, and socio-demographic analysis of energy use in residential buildings.
John Peavey, P.E.
Director of Building Science at Home Innovation Research Labs
John Peavey is the Director of the Building Science Division for Home Innovation Research Labs. He leads a broad range of research projects for clients that include DOE, HUD, USDA FPL, NAHB, and various building product manufacturers to improve the performance, safety and affordability of housing.
Aaron C. Smith
Chief Executive Officer at Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)
Aaron Smith is the CEO of the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) which represents a community of over 50,000 builders and their stakeholders across North America who are truly the early adopters and innovators in driving sustainable transformation of the homebuilding industry. Aaron has over 25 years of experience in home construction, building products, sustainability, and non-profit board leadership..
For more information on past winning projects, visit our awards page or filter by Building Excellence Award winning projects in SIPA’s project library.
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.SIPA NEWS
SIPs: A Panel that Meets the Needs of Homebuyers
SIPA
Walls & Ceilings Magazine recognizes the rising demand for high-performance building envelopes
SIPA published an article in the January 2022 issue of Walls & Ceilings Magazine which highlights the recent shift in focus of homebuyers to a “greener” home.
Sustainable building practices have long been a focus of environmentalists, but recent shifts in the global dialogue have brought a wave of homebuyers who are ready to permanently adopt green building initiatives. This shift in priorities, combined with a growing focus on health and wellness features in the home, has put responsibility on the shoulders of building industry professionals to create energy-efficient, high-performing homes that enhance the occupant’s quality of life.
To meet this enormous challenge, builders are becoming increasingly open to the idea of putting progressive building envelope construction practices to the test. Employing advanced materials and building systems such as structural insulated panels to deliver energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality, will have major play with contemporary buyers looking to purchase their forever home.
Read the whole Walls & Ceilings Magazine article here.
Learn more about the thermal performance of SIPs and how it impacts. indoor air quality
Don’t miss SIPA’s November 2021 Walls & Ceilings eMagazine article about industry labor shortages and the SIP solution.
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What is the cost comparison between building with structural insulated panels (SIPs) and traditionally built homes? How much do SIPs cost? It’s a difficult question to answer because each project is so unique.
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Roundtable SIP Events at the International Builders' Show
SIPA
SIPA President Damian Pataluna to speak on panelized systems in NAHB’s Building Systems Councils Learning Lounge.
Join SIPA members, President Damian Pataluna and Executive Director Jack Armstrong at the International Builders’ Show February 8-10 in Orlando, Florida. This is the premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry. The people, products and knowledge gained will give attendees real ideas and real solutions to adopt sustainable building materials and grow their businesses.
Both SIPA and Extreme Panel Technologies are co-locating in the IBS Expo Floor tradeshow area in booth W-4953 (west hall). Insulspan will also be a voice for SIPs in booth S-826. Besides the expo floor, SIPs will also be represented at NAHB’s Building Systems Councils Learning Lounge SIPA Kiosk.
Don’t miss these events in the lounge (room W310):
'Why Smart Builders Use SIPs - What You Need to Know' - Tuesday, February 8th, 4 - 4:30 PM EST in the NAHB Building Systems Councils Lounge. Presented by Lee Bergum, former SIPA President, and Damian Pataluna, SIPA President.
'Ask the Experts: Adopt a Panelized Building System for Your Business' Wednesday, February 9th, 3 - 3:30 PM EST in the NAHB Building Systems Councils Lounge with SIPA President Damian Pataluna and Executive Director Jack Armstrong.
You can still register for a free pass to both the IBS exhibits as well as the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. Don’t miss out!
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Heating and Cooling: A Route To Net Zero Emissions
Climate Home News
The construction and operations of buildings is responsible for 39% of energy-related global greenhouse gas emissions with nearly half due to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
These numbers are even higher in densely built environments like New York and London where homes and workplaces make up an immense 70% and 78% of the cities’ total annual emissions, respectively.
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TRUFAST® is a leading U.S. manufacturer of engineered fastening solutions for the commercial roofing industry. Products include a comprehensive selection of fasteners, fastening accessories, adhesives and tools for commercial roofing and SIP/nail base panels. Fastening solutions conform to the highest standards (FM Global, Miami-Dade County Product Control, European Technical Approvals and NTA, Inc.).
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Laying the Foundations for a Green Building Revolution
Cities Today
Deloitte’s Miguel Eiras Antunes and Michael Flynn talk to Cities Today about the great potential of smart buildings and infrastructure.
“Green buildings are perhaps the most important area on the path to carbon neutrality, but they’re also among the most difficult to achieve,” says Miguel Eiras Antunes, Smart Cities & Urban Transformation Global Leader at Deloitte.
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Louisville, KY
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Biden Launches Green Buildings Partnership with States, Cities
The Hill
The Biden administration is launching a new partnership with two states and several cities aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from buildings.
President Biden is expected to announce the new "Buildings Performance Standards Coalition" during remarks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Friday.
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Sustainability Targets a Priority for Businesses as Challenges Exist
Environment+Energy Leader
More executives are “very concerned” about climate change than they were less than a year ago, according to a survey from Deloitte — and almost all companies surveyed have seen impacts from climate change as they struggle to make sustainability targets part of their business strategies and operations.
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Kyocerca’s ruggedized phones are designed to withstand water, drops, vibration, mud, dust and more on even the toughest construction sites. By combining these devices with our ecosystem of accessory and application providers, you’ll discover just how productive your crew can be. Isn’t it time to optimize your team’s potential?
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Time, Cost Savings Increase Modular Construction Interest
Los Angeles Business Journal
One of the biggest new construction trends in recent years is the prevalence of modular construction. Unlike traditional construction, modular units are built offsite in factories before being transported and installed on a site that has already completed all its prep work.
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