sharing sips

Siegal had to fight for approval to build this L.A. house from , making it the first of its kind in the city. SIPs consist of rigid foam insulation sandwiched between two structural skins, usually made from oriented strand board (OSB). The panels increase energy efficiency in the finished home, while reducing labor, time, and waste on the construction site. Structural Insulated Panel Association, 253.858.7472; www.sips.org


office of mobile design
venice, calif.
jennifer siegal
www.designmobile.com

About the Author

Shelley D. Hutchins

Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED AP, writes about residential construction and design, sustainable building and living, and travel and health-care issues.

About the Author

No recommended contents to display.

Upcoming Events

  • Design Smarter: Leveraging GIS, BIM, and Open Data for Better Site Selection & Collaboration

    Live Webinar

    Register for Free
  • Slate Reimagined: The Surprising Advantages of Slate Rainscreen Cladding

    Webinar

    Register Now
  • The State of Residential Design Today: Innovations and Insights from RADA-Winning Architects

    Webinar

    Register for Free
All Events