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Four SIP Projects Receive NAHB Offsite Construction Awards
SIPA
NAHB recognizes SIP projects and SIPA manufacturers in offsite construction awards.
The National Association of Home Builders recently announced their 2022 Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Home Design. These four SIP projects took the first step towards high-performance design when they chose SIPs for their building envelope.
Panelized Winner (Less than 2,000 sq. ft.) – This SIP rental property by Energy Panel Structures was built with an eco-conscious renter in mind. At 1,200 sq ft, this home has off-grid potential and achieves net zero standards with solar power, all LED lighting and it offers supreme comfort.
Panelized Winner (2,001 – 3,000 sq. ft.) – With an unconventional floorplan and luxurious design details, this SIP retreat home in Virginia is the place to encounter relaxation and nature. This home used a converted grain silo for the 3-story living space while the rest of the home used panels manufactured by The Murus Company.
Panelized Winner (3,001 – 4,000 sq. ft.) – Here’s a SIP bunker house set alongside Lake Superior’s north shore with sweeping views and spacious gathering spaces. This high-performance home features incredible indoor air quality and control as well as in-floor radiant heat to withstand this region’s harsh winds and biting winters. These SIPs were manufactured by Energy Panel Structures and the house was designed and built by Taiga Design+Build.
Multifamily (3,001 – 4,000 sq. ft.) – This SIP-built mini village by Premier Building Systems is a real-life example of an energy-efficient community. These reasonably sized tinies (all over 600 sq. ft.) and a commons building (880 sq. ft.) encircle an open courtyard full of ambiance. Being easy to construct, this village project was cost effective and the thermal performance of SIPs means generations of energy savings.
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.SIPA NEWS
SIPA Blog: Technical SIP Companions for Responsible Builders
SIPA
Discover free SIP resources and training for a sensible, sustainable building legacy.
Have you ever wondered what the building science on SIPs actually states? Are SIPA’s resources truly free? What resources are best to bring to the jobsite? These practical questions about SIP scientific studies and job-side companions are answered in the latest SIPA blog post.
With SIPA’s easy-to-download, color-coded materials, the switch to a responsible building material has never been easier. SIPA is the foremost association advocating and publishing professional resources about SIPs for SIP people. The 2022 message to the building industry is clear – building science has demonstrated that SIPs provide a clear path forward in high-performance construction. They are a low embodied carbon material that yields low operational carbon structures, energy saving in every phase.
Strengthen your understanding of SIPs and know where to locate the best evidence-based studies. This blog highlights the swath of SIP industry standard documents coupled with unbiased building science. Explore SIPA’s technical bulletins, life cycle analyses, builder and design professional brochures as well as the AIA-accredited online SIPA courses.
Click here to view the full list of free, downloadable materials.
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Are you planning a building project soon? How much will your project cost? Whether it’s a home, garage, shop, or commercial building, you may find that building with SIPS may be your most affordable building option.
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SIPs: A Better Building Product for the Planet
SIPA
Understanding the whole building life cycle analysis with each building product.
It is well understood that SIPs provide a high thermal performing building envelope which can reduce the operational costs for occupants. An airtight structure coupled with an appropriately sized HVAC can result in greater comfort while requiring less energy. Now, refocus on all the building codes and upfront energy required to build efficient homes and we remember it isn’t just the operational costs that make a SIP building superior. From extraction to construction, SIPs require fewer greenhouse gases making them a holistically better building material for the planet.
New Buildings Institute recently published a report outlining the impact of building codes on embodied carbon, not just operational carbon. This study explains the need to address the upfront embodied carbon of the highest emitting materials. With this inclusion, building codes can impact more of the building lifecycle by addressing upfront embodied carbon, as well as construction and operational emissions. This new building code acknowledges the importance of building materials in the construction industry and aims to achieve practical reductions in climate impact by encouraging lower embodied carbon materials, like SIPs.
Download the New Buildings Institute report Lifecycle GHG Impacts in Building Codes.
Read more about SIPs and the offsite construction solution to material prices, labor shortages and the environment.
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Manufacturer Spotlight on FischerSIPS
SIPA
Committed to building with SIPs and committed to quality.
FischerSIPS is a SIP manufacturing company based out of Louisville, Kentucky. Their team has been dedicated to building with SIPs since 1990 and they specialize in home and commercial construction.
In 2007 they assisted building the third Platinum LEED home in the United States. Since then, FischerSIPs has constructed several zero energy, ENERGY STAR and even net positive homes. These high-performance builds have secured Building Excellence Awards, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home awards, EPA Indoor AirPLUS certifications as well as Passive House standards.
Damian Pataluna, FischerSIPs General Manager, is currently serving as SIPA’s Chairman and President.
These two images showcase a FischerSIPS zero energy project with modern angles and contemporary design. Built in 2018, this Mineral Wells, Texas SIP project won the 2019 DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Housing Innovation Award. It utilized 6.5” SIPs for the walls and 10.25” SIPs for the unvented, vaulted roof and conditioned attic space.
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Extreme Panel Technologies has been manufacturing Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for over 30 years and has expanded to be one of the largest SIP manufacturers in North America. Your project gets individual attention from design to delivery. We work with architects, designers, engineers, and contractors to supply our SIPs.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Sustainable Buildings — the Way Forward
Daily News
Dr. Lakshi Karunarathne writes, "We all know why we need to protect our environment, why we should take care of it. Evidence is there that Sustainable development is not something alien or impossible for us. But, because of human ignorance and the status quo of social, economic and political factors, we do not give sufficient attention and take necessary actions."
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Microgrids: Like Autopilot Controls for Commercial Buildings or Campuses
Environment + Energy Leader
Sempra Energy may be one of California’s three biggest utilities. But just like any other business, it wants to reduce its electricity consumption during peak periods and to cut its energy overhead. Its headquarters is located in San Diego. It is a 16 story building with 400,000 square feet — a complex that now utilizes a microgrid that integrates battery storage charged by solar panels. The building can rely entirely on the microgrid if the power goes out.
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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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To Decarbonize Buildings, Think Like an Entrepreneur
Utility Dive
Cities, states, labor and industry recently announced that they’re teaming up with the Biden administration to launch the Building Performance Standards Coalition, a first-of-its-kind partnership dedicated to slashing the building sector’s energy use and greenhouse gas emissions to create healthier, cleaner, more affordable buildings and jobs that pay well.
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Pre-cut and RTA Packages
Louisville, KY
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Green Buildings Can Reduce City Temperatures By Up to 2 Degrees Celcius, Study Shows
World Economic Forum
Most people now recognize the energy savings benefits of green buildings. These buildings use less water, energy and other natural resources. In some cases, they can increase biodiversity, produce their own energy and reduce the urban heat island effect. Recent research shows that green buildings can also improve the health and productivity of those who live or work inside them.
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Why Do Architects Love Exterior Metal Panels?
Building Enclosure
Most people picture wood, cement, and drywall when building a home or business, but those aren’t the only materials that can find their way into a construction project. Metal panels or facades are becoming increasingly popular with new designers and architects. So why do architects love exterior metal panels?
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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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