The Science Behind Structural Insulated Panels
Since buildings consume 80% of our energy, it makes sense that we want to try to reduce the energy required to heat and cool..
Each year, Environmental Design & Construction Magazine, ED+C, holds its Excellence in Design Awards to honor projects that demonstrate a clear commitment to green building and sustainable design. This year, Opsis Architecture’s Bend Park & Recreation District Admin Building design won in the Government category. Premier SIPs is thrilled to have provided a SIPs roof for this project! You can find award winners announced in ED+C.
After 41 years in the same building, the administrative building for the Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District moved into a more comfortable and greener facility in 2010. Premier SIPs is proud to have been part of this project aimed at minimizing impact on the environment, reducing energy costs and improving the customer’s experience in registering for recreation programs, getting information on parks and trails, and attending public meetings. This new facility is designed to serve as the district office for the next 50 years.
What materials were used? Recycled materials used in the building include Premier’s Structural Insulated Panels, post-industrial recycled fiber cement siding, ceramic wall tile, casework laminate and carpeting. Energy is conserved with the use of solar hot water, radiant heated/cooled floors and energy efficient light fixtures. The building has a green “living” roof for exceptional insulation. Bioswales on the outside of the building will collect any storm water runoff so that polluted water is not returned to the river.
Benefits include reducing operating costs, conservation of natural resources, optimizing the life-cycle of a building and improved occupant productivity. There is a higher initial cost in building a LEED certified building but that investment will be returned on energy savings within 10 years.
Since buildings consume 80% of our energy, it makes sense that we want to try to reduce the energy required to heat and cool..
Our SIP panels offer higher R-values, contributing to increased energy efficiency, lower heating and cooling costs, and..
LEED-certified buildings save about 25% in energy consumption. SIPS buildings deliver turnkey LEED basic certification with..
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.