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Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a sustainable solution for builders, saving energy and material resources and..
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a sustainable solution for builders, saving energy and material resources and..
Looking for a sign to work with Premier SIPS? Well, here it is! Read our blog to learn why choosing to work with Premier..
The Residential Green and Energy-Efficient Addendum helps your appraiser more accurately value your property. Learn why and..
Premier SIPs make durable, reliable materials so you don't have to worry about your home falling apart in a storm. Keep..
Are you an Apex Motor Club fan? Ever wonder where they store their cars? Keep reading to learn about how Premier SIPS built..
Premier SIPs took home quite a few awards at the 2022 National Building Excellence Award Event. Keep reading to see our..
Arizona's Case Monterosa chose Premier SIPs and won a national award! Read more to learn about their choice and how they..
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency. Get to know..
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are the more environmentally friendly option. Check out these independent studies..
It's important to know the best materials when it comes to building your roof and walls. That's why Premier SIPS has you..
Reports and evaluations can be important when figuring out if your products follow the model building codes. Keep reading..
How do code approved building envelope assemblies, like SIPS, enable contractors and designers to best balance costs &..
Thermal bridging is a key component of energy loss. The best way to combat this is with continuous insulation framing..
The SIPs & Solar building envelope design enabled Sacred Oaks Regional Youth Treatment Center to achieve Net-Zero Energy,..
Energy efficient & healthy indoor air are just a few of the reasons why Premier SIPS create the ultimate envelope for..
The performance of High Performing Premier SIPs can be viewed specifically in three areas of product features and customer..
The SIPs & Solar design enabled the 18 multifamily units to generate energy to power themselves, two cars per unit, an..
Compare High Performance Building Envelope component assemblies and systems available for energy efficient design and..
Choosing to work with Premier SIPs can save you time and offer some ease with the construction process. How? Keep reading to..
Every structure needs to be built with a High Performance Building Envelope (HPBE). Here are the top attributes every HPBE..
With rising lumber costs builders & designers are exploring superior advanced framing systems like SIPs. Structural..
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency. It is also the..
Are Structural Insulated Panels a good choice buildings in crucial seismic zones?
I get this question a great deal; “What is the cost comparison between SIPs and sticks?” I will explain the difference in..
Building owners are looking to cut their energy consumption—This starts with the envelope. An air tight envelope allows new..
Find out how Structural Insulated Panels provide protection from fire and sound.
How easy is it to build a panel house? So simple you can build one with your family. The family that builds a sip house..
When a framer wants to build using advanced framing techniques, they use Premier’s Structural Insulated Panels Here are just..
With a SIPs home, you'll be ensured that it can perform at high-levels of structural soundness while also providing benefits..
SIPs are not only energy efficient, easy to assemble, and strong but also produce stylish architecture like this elegant..
Net Zero means a building that only uses as much energy as it can produce on an annual basis. Structural Insulated Panels..
Have you ever heard the term, GrandFamily? It’s the term we use in the United States that refers to a family where..
Seal it Tight and Ventilate it Right Understanding air sealing and ventilation requirements in SIP structures Structural..
“This was a very difficult site, with very little room to store materials on-site. The use of SIPS allowed us to bring in a..
Written by: Premier SIPS The built environment includes all of the physical structures engineered and built by people–the..
“We highly recommend Premier SIPS” We love hearing from happy customers. Check out this testimonial from a satisfied home..
From Arizona to Alaska: SIPs Stand Up to Extreme Heat and Cold Structural insulated panels, or SIPs, have become the..
SIPs — Engineered to Maintain a Healthy Home During this difficult period of time, the majority of Americans are clocking..
We understand home builders are all trying to differentiate themselves in a competitive market, where only 10% of home sales..
Using SIPs to Build High-Performance Homes: Lower ACH and HERS for Maximum Efficiency Hot off the press, Green Builder..
SIPs = Improved Indoor Air Quality = Healthier Buildings On average, Americans spend nearly 90 percent of their time..
With origins dating back to the early 1930s, Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPs, have long stood the test of time. While..
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When it came time to design and build a new community center, The Skokomish Tribe new that energy efficiency was critical...
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Reduce and Recycle Jobsite Waste with SIPs Environmental responsibility and sustainability are hot buzzwords in the building..
When 13,000 homeowners responded with their top new construction features, we were thrilled that Energy Efficiency is in..
Save Time, Save Money: Using SIPS to Slash Building Time The saying “time is money” has never been truer than in building..
Building Green: Solutions for Sustainable Structures In the last few decades, the shift of the public’s focus to..
Another Example Where SIPs Saved Homeowner Money RJT Development witnessed cost savings with Structural Insulated Panel..
Ready to investigate other framing methods? If you’ve been considering this, framing labor shortages may be the trigger you..
Can SIPs be used in fire-rated assemblies? Yes! Although SIPs are made of combustible materials – oriented strand board..
Minnesota SIP-Built Home: Energy-Efficient Wall System Choice When building product experts contract to build their own..
As SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels) have become the go to framing solution in energy conscious states (like Washington,..
There are many paths to energy efficiency. Some are easier than others. Especially when it comes to choosing the framing for..
Thanks to Facility Manager Magazine for outlining the benefits of a high performance building envelope. For facilities..
Engineered wood structures (including SIPS) are one of the fastest growing structural solutions for mid-rise multifamily..
Design versatility. Beautiful complex project with outside the box creativity. 2,300 sq ft of 12” roof panels. The SIP..
Originally posted on Building Enclosure online A Simpler Envelope System for Meeting Stringent Energy Codes It’s no secret..
Because of their high energy efficiency, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are commonly used for exterior walls and roofs,..
“The use of Premier Panels is an easy way to have unlimited expression of creativity through out the design process. Our..
Originally published in Green Builder Magazine, The Homeowner’s Handbook (Digital Edition) Think in term of systems, not..
Graphite SIPS are truly the epitome of high performance framing. Made with GPS (graphite polystyrene) insulation cores,..
Originally published on Facilitymanagement.com It’s no secret that school and hospital buildings use enormous amounts of..
Lightweight, strong, easy to use, environmentally friendly, super insulating… there are so many benefits to using structural..
Originally published online at The Construction Specifier Using structural insulated panel assemblies to keep the pease in..
Just over a year ago Lake Chelan Building Supply in Washington State burned down in the 2015 devastating forest fires. They..
Even though the construction industry continues to grow, builders across the country continue to have challenges filling job..
Originally posted in Walls & Ceilings Magazine Usually when someone says they’re “going gray,” it’s a gentle way to..
Project photos & details provided by ArtemisiaCabin.com “One of the reasons we chose to build with SIPs (structural..
LESS WASTE, LABOR & TIME. Because SIPS are fabricated specifically for the job in the manufacturing facility and due to the..
Production space for making energy-efficient panels to expand within company’s flagship facility in Puyallup, Washington. To..
METRO Tiny House on Wheels by Artisan Tiny Houses FOR SALE $39,900.00 Available for sale to someone locally: Washington,..
Full 2016 Architect 50 Rankings originally listed on ArchDaily Architect Magazine announced the latest edition of the..
PREMIER GPS SIPs is the next generation of SIPs with graphite polystyrene (GPS) insulated cores which create an even more..
Content and photos provided by WEST-ECO Panels Passive Design is becoming more popular now than ever before in North..
Blog repost from FastCoDesign Housing trends come and go, but Prefabulous Small Houses, the latest book from prefab..
Originally posted by Premier SIPS Editor’s Desk Top projects in the 2016 SIPA Building Excellence Awards feature company’s..
Originally posted online at LBM Journal Facing a shortage of skilled labor with no end in sight, and increasingly stringent..
Originally posted on Buildings.com, by Janelle Penny Is your building still using more energy than it should be? A hidden..
The collaboration of ICFs and SIPs was able to get a 1.5 ACH50 on this home’s blower door test and an Energize Rating of 87..
7 guys + machine = SIP installation in 13 days 7,000 sq. ft. restaurant in L.A. county (town of Downey, CA). 7 guys+machine..
Green Builder Media’s 2016 Readers’ Choice results show quality and performance continue to be important in brand loyalty...
This 16 year old Premier SIP built home went into foreclosure. The new owner wanted to see how the house performed..
Originally published as a News Release by Insulfoam Editor’s Desk, Brandner Communications Readers of Green Builder..
Originally posted on Green Lodging News As energy costs continue to rise and building codes become more rigorous, lodging..
Originally posted in Green Home Builder Magazine Ever since stick framing was developed decades ago, most homes in the U.S...
Originally published by TC Legend Homes Green Builder Media recently announced the winners of its 8th Annual Green Home of..
We love to see our friends and clients tell their own SIPS stories. This project in Colorado, included our Structural..
Given multiple development issues including clearing asbestos from the building on site to zoning and design changes, time..
Premier SIPs Pass Testing Requirements for Sound Transmission and Fire Resistance It’s a challenge to get a stick-framed..
Typical homes have so many leaks in places homeowners would never imagine. Air escapes through gaps all over the building..
Originally published in the Industry Trends section of Buildings Products Digest The vast majority of builders in the U.S...
Company’s Structural Insulated Panels help provide an energy-efficient, comfortable and safe indoor environment in town..
No need for a skilled team of framers to install this structural insulated panel roof in Washington State… With so many..
Project content & photos provided by Eric L Meyerowitz Architect Visit Eric L Meyerowitz Architect for more: Model photos,..
Grandfamilies Place of Phoenix received the ‘Exemplary Urban Multifamily Project’ award from the Arizona Department of..
A net-zero-energy 3-bedroom home that provides enough energy to not only power the house for 100% of its annual energy..
The Tiny House Hunting episode featuring our partner GreenPod Intelligent Environments will air Monday, June 15th. Each..
Originally published on Buildings.com, Buildings Buzz Building professionals throughout the U.S. are faced with meeting..
Premier SIPs was recognized during the Structural Insulated Panel Association’s (SIPA) 13th Annual 2015 Building Excellence..
Artisan Tiny House Newsletter, April Update After spending over thirty years trying to get folks to build smaller, more..
Originally posted in Construction Specifier Magazine, December 2014 Specification approaches for structural systems The good..
Originally published in GreenBuilder Magazine, pg 34 INSPIRED BY THE NOTION OF STREAMLINING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING,..
Originally published in Modern Contractor Solutions “Boss, the framing sub just called and he can’t field a crew for another..
PROJECT PROFILE: La Posada Retirement Community | Tucson, AZ | View Project Profile (pdf) “A 50 percent savings for the..
Premier SIPs provides a highly insulated building envelope for this DOE Housing Innovation Award Winning project by TC..
Originally written by Eric Thomas, TC Legend Homes Construction began this month on a new kind of home that will generate..
Originally published in Architectural Products Magazine (pg 16), pdf version If you have ever met an ultralight backpacker,..
Many builders and designers are realizing the energy efficiencies of using SIPs for the envelope of the structures they are..
Although construction and housing markets are recovering from the recession, finding and hiring workers continue to be a key..
Before you start comparing numbers, you need to determine the true energy efficiency of your building envelope. A..
As part of the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Building Excellence Awards, one of Community Development..
A GUIDE TO ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS WHEN COMPARING SIP SYSTEMS SIPs can be a major structural component of the overall..
As part of the Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Building Excellence Awards, Pearl Izumi North American..
Building systems with an acceleration advantage is key these days for builders and developers. With the horrendous winter,..
We are excited to add a ‘Project Profiles’ section to our blog. Here you will find details/photos on completed SIPs projects..
Premier SIPs was recognized during the Structural Insulated Panel Association’s (SIPA) 12th Annual 2014 Building Excellence..
RELEASED TODAY, APRIL 15TH: Prefabulous World: Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Homes Around the Globe by Sheri Koones..
We are excited to add a ‘Project Profiles’ section to our blog. Here you will find details/photos on completed SIPs projects..
Project, description/details & photos courtesy of Bruce Hopper, P.E., S.E. | Senior Structural Engineer & BIM Specialist..
We are excited to add a ‘Project Profiles’ section to our blog. Here you will find details/photos on completed SIPs..
At first, the connection between the insurance industry and the promotion of green building may not be obvious. But as the..
Originally printed in Architectural Products Magazine, Features Special Report, Insulation, Nov 2013 By: Alan Weis,..
Air barrier, weather resistive barrier, continuous insulation, HEERs rating, building envelope…. When did construction get..
Whether you are talking about green building, sustainability or Zero Net Energy, I think the common theme between these..
Last week we shared a video clip of the wind storm in the Carolina’s that caused a stick framed structure under..
Reblogged from LG Squared, Inc. Residential Design Get on board with the HERS train, you will be glad you did. It’s 2014 and..
Originally posted in Commercial Construction & Renovation magazine, Nov/Dec 2013 “Reducing heating and cooling use is a key..
Building structures to code isn’t enough. The smart contractors and architects design and construct buildings that go a..
Originally published in Educational Facility Planner Magazine, volume 47 issue 1 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reports..
Last month’s Colorado floods are leading to massive rebuilding efforts (destruction to 1,918 square miles of the state and..
Originally posted in Home Power Magazine, written by Patrick Sughrue, General Manager for Structures NW LLC Premier SIPS..
Method Prefab and SEED Collaborative have designed and built the first modular building to pursue the Living Building..
It is exciting to be part of the recently completed LEED for Homes Platinum Project, 3 Palms, which is featured in the..
Originally featured in Jetson Green and Inhabitat, May 29th, 2013 Planned as part of a pilot program for Earth Advantage..
Originally established to recognize the best in housing design, the AIA Housing Awards have grown significantly over the..
Not long ago, net-zero energy buildings seemed like the dream of geodesic dome dwellers. The reality is net-zero is readily..
Excited to be honored during the Structural Insulated Panel Association’s (SIPA) 11th Annual Building Excellence Awards..
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Premier SIPS Canadian dealers Trout Creek Enterprises and SIP Building Systems Inc. (SIP-BS) are featured in the April..
Written By:Premier SIPS Technical Manager Okay, so you’ve decided to build “green”. Now you have to decide if you are going..
While the construction and housing markets are certainly recovering, Builders are still faced with many challenges. The two..
“In the mountains, temperatures can drop to 10 degrees at night in the winter. The typical winter day is between 30 and 40..
Couple years ago House Port released a SIMPLE and new sustainable alternative to traditional manufactured homes called the..
Timber framing, a timeless beauty, has been around for centuries and has been used in almost every architectural style..
Originally published in Green Building Advisor, written by homeowner Eric Thomas The housing bubble had burst, the banks..
Have you ever needed to meet dual challenges of rapid construction and high energy efficiency? Take a look at our Little..
The Western states are home to some of the country’s greenest buildings. The region’s design and building professionals..
A family farm located near Gildford, Montana demonstrates that farm living and great architecture can go hand-in-hand...
The Puyallup Tribal Longhouse, a multifamily housing project on the Puyallup Tribe reservation in Tacoma, WA is receiving..
It’s hard to believe that SIPs have been around since the 1930’s and yet they are not readily used in Type V construction...
Last month, students, staff and the Zuni Pueblo community in northwestern New Mexico dedicated the new Zuni Christian..
The costs to rent or purchase housing remains increasingly less affordable to millions of Americans, both for those on fixed..
Located on a downhill, one-way street in the Mission District of San Francisco,this four-story modern-style row home is..
It’s been a year since students hit the halls at the new Finn Hill Jr. High School…one of the district’s leader in energy..
Looking through project photos for a presentation today and came across a house designed and built by Scott Homes. Every..
Down the road from the bright lights of downtown Las Vegas is an area with aging buildings, homeless individuals roaming the..
Ever wonder where a french fry comes from? How does it go from a ground grown potatoe and end up on your plate curly,..
Situated in a pocket of classic oak woodlands of Portola Valley, California, the completed Hillside House is an extensive..
Good friend and partner, TC Legend Homes & Zero-Energy Plans LLC of Coupeville, Washington was one of eleven home building..
With spring and the feeling of a new building season, people start asking many of the questions we have already written..
We were thrilled to be honored during The Structural Insulated Panel Association’s (SIPA) 10th Annual 2012 Building..
It’s end of the year, what do we all do at the end of the year to count down to the next year coming? Top 10….of course!..
New building code requirements are being adopted by local jurisdictions requiring sprinkler systems in residential..
Wood has many attributes that make it an obvious choice for green buildings. It grows naturally, using energy from the sun,..
Back in June, I wrote on a Seattle couple, Eric and Alexandra, who set out to build green on a budget: Building an..
Your house gets cold too. Help it retain heat, reduce energy costs and increase your comfort. If your home was built in the..
Set to open in the month of October, the new SIP (structural insulated panel) built San Luis National Wildlife Refuge..
The buildings in which we live, work, and play protect us from Nature’s extremes, yet they also affect our health and..
When you strip down the walls, roof and floors of a building there is a simple and sexy story about how the building..
If you have children…or maybe your inner child needs to let loose, the new Lynnwood Recreation Center will be a perfect fit...
So you have a goal for your next house…. sustainable and energy efficient. You want “eco-fabulous” for your family and for..
Need a building product to help keep your construction on schedule? Premier SIPS helped this Tribal college’s tight..
The project team for the Little Big Horn College Health & Wellness Center faced a daunting schedule. Time was running out..
Clarum Homes has been busy constructing the first Passive home in San Mateo County, California: A Menlo Park Passive Home!..
Each year, Environmental Design & Construction Magazine, ED+C, holds it’s Excellence in Design Awards to honor projects that..
Originally Posted on Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) Blog, May 9th With tighter construction budgets and a..
This month’s SIPS TIPS are focused on costing a SIPS structure….and focusing on the BIG PICTURE!! Generally the material..
Originally published in School Planning & Management magazine, April Edition, by James Hodgson, Premier SIPS General Manager..
Featured in many publications, around the world, Premier SIPs was used in British designer Mark Merer’s contemporary studio..
We were excited to see Glenn Croston blog in Fast Company about one of our Premier SIPs projects with Pepper Viner Homes, La..
St. Paul Episcopal’s Church in Kennewick WA, built in 1958, had an existing roof that was built using a rough timber..
Want to know how a successful custom home builder creates a highly efficient and healthy house for the same price as a..
How do Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) react in a fire? Check out this article.
Two studies were recently published giving SIPS advantages over other building practices for providing substantial energy..
Do you really know how a Structural Insulated Panel System works? This is the first of our new monthly blog series: SIPS..
The 9th annual Building Excellence Awards were awarded last week during the 2011 Structural Insulated Panel Association..
Written By: Becky Laybourn, Marketing Manager It’s rare these days when clients and prospects get a glimpse of a true..
The new Audubon National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) headquarters and visitor center in Coleharbor, North Dakota, is the first of..
Written by: Bryan Osborn, AIA LEED GA AKA: THEGREENOZ This is my cat Gomez (Yes, he has a brother named Fester). At about..
Written By: Troy Brown, Brandner Communications, Inc. In the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, a vacation home tucked..
Written by: Jeff Beason, Premier SIPs Building Consultant, LEED GA While driving in Pennsylvania, I caught up to an Amish..
With so many energy efficiency building terms and challenges out there, what is what? We laid this out in laymen’s terms,..
Written by: John Vanderhoof, LEED GA More than anything else, people with experience in green development emphasize that..
I don’t mean to rub it in to the rest of the country, who have had heinous winter weather to deal with this season. But..
Written by: Jeff Beason, Premier SIPS SW Regional Manager, LEED GA. At a press conference, President George W. Bush..
The EnergyValue Housing Awards Gold and Silver Winners relied on Premier Building Systems for their roofing needs. Check it..
Written by: John Vanderhoof, LEED GA Unfortunately, the perceived cost of going green is what deters most from building..
Building industry professionals have rated Premier Building Systems as the preferred brand of structural insulated panels in..