The Power of Premier SIPS in LEED 4.1 Residential & Commercial Building Certification
LEED-certified buildings save about 25% in energy consumption. SIPS buildings deliver turnkey LEED basic certification with..
Sometimes, the reasons for using Premier SIPs are as simple as this. The architect wanted a complete energy efficient roof system to easily accommodate the home’s flat modern roof design. Judges from SIPA’s National Building Excellence Awards took notice and awarded this home the prize of best 3,000 sf and over residence for 2021.
For this 2-story residence, Premier’s factory manufactured structural insulated roof panels offered this Southwestern modern beauty additional construction benefits such as:
As a high performance building envelope system, SIPs offer extreme energy efficiency. In fact energy savings regularly surpass traditional wood framed construction by 40-60%. In a climate like Phoenix, where heat can be extreme and indoor air conditioning can consume excessive amounts of energy, choosing a building envelope that is designed to keep the cold air in and hot air out (and vice versa in cold climates) helps reduce cooling costs, and the associated HVAC system used to cool and circulate air throughout the home.
For Casa Monterosa, a 2-story home, the HVAC design included both a 3.5 and 2.5-ton Tran Xr14 split A/C heat pump system. To keep clean air circulating efficiently throughout the home, air handlers are located on filter bases in the mechanical closets. To further manage air efficiency, all supply/return registered included insulated duct supply and returns (with R8 value flex ductwork).
Keeping with a high-performance building design, other energy-efficient building envelope materials chosen included a wet cellulose wall insulation (R-19) and Marvin windows & exterior doors (U-.027).
Moving indoors, sustainable selections included: 1005 LED interior lighting, two tankless water heaters (Navian model NOE 240-S) with on-demand water eliminating the need to waste energy heating and storing hot water in a large tank, natural gas Energy Star Appliances and an Ecosmart Biol Ethanol burning fireplace.
To top off Casa Monterosa’s environmentally responsible project choices, the landscaping utilized plants, flowers, and trees native to the area requiring minimal water resources.
LEED-certified buildings save about 25% in energy consumption. SIPS buildings deliver turnkey LEED basic certification with..
Our SIP panels offer higher R-values, contributing to increased energy efficiency, lower heating and cooling costs, and..
Premier SIPS are the first to test panels for structural loads in seismic zones per the ICC criteria and has achieved the..
As the oldest manufacturer in the SIPs industry, Premier’s SIP system is the proven prefabricated building envelope framing system for your next commercial or residential structure. Faster, stronger, and greener than outdated lumber framing methods, SIPs are the future of framing. Join the other thousands of structures built with SIPs, and contact the expert in your local region to get started.