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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. PREFABULOUS FOR EVERYONE will be released April 18th 2023. Although structural insulated panel (SIPs) houses still only account ...

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). Sign up here. Builders and potential home ...

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 ...

When specifying insulated panels for a project, builders have an array to choose from. But when looking at two of the most popular types— structural insulated panels or insulated metal panels, it is ...

Georgia Terra, a Woodstock-based structural insulated panel specialist, is emphasizing the growing importance of advanced building technologies as construction professionals seek more efficient and ...

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TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) announced the winners of the 2026 Building Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in Tempe, Arizona, ...

Minarc, a Santa Monica based design studio, designed the mnmMOD prefabrication system as an innovative and energy-efficient solution to cheap and poorly-constructed low cost housing. Minarc’s ...

The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) announced the winners of the 2026 Building Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in Tempe, Arizona, in January. Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley’s ...