Structural insulated panels, commonly referred to as SIPs, have been used in the construction of single-family homes for more than 40 years. But only recently has the technology really caught on in ...

A net-zero energy home or building is one that generates as much power on-site as it consumes over the course of a year. To achieve this, architects specify renewable energy sources such as rooftop ...

Typically composed of a layer of EPS, XPS, or polyurethane foam sandwiched between oriented strand board panels, structural insulated panels can provide R-values for walls, floors, and roofs ranging ...

POTEAU — On the west side of Cavanal Mountain, a 6,000-square-foot timber-frame home is being built using some of the latest technology in energy-efficient building material that will have only an ...

This is the conclusion of Building with SIP series. You can also check out part one which introduces green building with Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs). Builders and potential home owners have ...

This may look like a traditional home, but it's built of super energy-efficient Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs). Home. It’s more than just shelter — it’s a reflection of our values and our ...

Structurally strong, excellent for airtightness and quick to build, we explore if structural insulated panels are right for ...

KAIMUKI, Hawaii (KITV4) -- Builders who advocate for construction with SIPS (structural insulated panels) think they have found a game changer in Hawaii's affordable housing crisis. Hawaii has a need ...

As an architect, I’ve been using structural insulated panels (SIPs) since 1992, when they were relatively new. Since then, I’ve designed several hundred residential and commercial projects using SIPs.