The Best in Offsite Construction: Premier SIPS’ Industry Recognitions

We’re thrilled to share that Premier SIPS has been recognized with multiple prestigious industry awards, celebrating our commitment to sustainable building, innovation, and high-performance offsite construction. These accolades reinforce the impact of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) in shaping a greener, stronger, and more efficient future. From unmatched energy efficiency to faster build times and superior structural resilience, these awards highlight how SIPs are transforming modern construction—delivering durable, disaster-resistant buildings while streamlining the construction process.

Building Excellence Awards: Structural Insulated Panel Association

Now in its 23rd year, Structural Insulated Panel Association's (SIPA) offsite construction award program recognizes standout residential and commercial projects that illustrate the thermal performance, design flexibility and resiliency of structural insulated panels (SIPs) Premier SIPS projects received 8 awards across 8 categories. Visit SIPA's website for all 2025 winning projects.

COMMERCIAL OVER 10K SQ FT | HIGH PERFORMANCE WINNER | LEED SIP Office and Storage Building, Berthound, CO

This project stood out for its speed of construction and remarkable energy efficiency.  The Premier SIPS 8” EPS roof helped the building achieve a 29% annual energy cost savings and earned LEED Silver Certification.  View project details and photos here.

COMMERCIAL UNDER 10K SQ FT | RUNNER UP | SIP Winery Shop, Escalon, CA

The 12" SIP roof panels at R-50 complement the walls perfectly on this winery project, creating a super-insulated, cave-like environment ideal for wine production and aging. In addition, 4" SIP panels were used for the two large sliding doors, seamlessly blending with the architecture while offering insulation and energy savings.  View project details and photos here.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES OVER 3K SQ FT | HIGH PERFORMANCE WINNER | Net Zero SIP Farmhouse, Longmont, CO

Premier SIPS were chosen for their ability to meet high performance insulation and airtightness levels, helping achieve a HERS -26 rating. The result is a low-maintenance, all-electric home with a 100+ year lifespan, powered largely by solar energy.  View project details and photos here.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES UNDER 3K SQ FT | WINNER | High Performance SIP House, Yucca Valley, CA

The use of Premier SIPs helped save time, labor, and energy, while the home’s design maximizes solar efficiency, capturing winter sun in the morning and summer sun in the evening. The clean lines of the SIP panels truly shine in this stunning build.  View project details and photos here.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES UNDER 3K SQ FT | RUNNER UP | Solar SIP Rental House, Bend, OR

Built with 6" GPS SIPs, this duplex stands out for its commitment to sustainability, offering reduced construction time, minimized labor costs, and significant long-term energy savings. The exceptional insulation and efficiency provided by SIPs set a new standard for rental properties.  View project details and photos here.

SINGLE FAMILY SMALL HOUSES UNDER 3K SQ FT | HIGH PERFORMANCE RUNNER UP | Net Zero Ready SIP House Placitas, NM

"I utilize SIPs for all of my construction Projects. As a performance home builder I have not found a better way to build a highly insulated, air tight home. I really enjoy the process of building with sips panels, the efficiency, the lack of framing waste and thermal bridging. With energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost effectiveness in mind on all of my homes, SIPS is never a question for me." -Evan Kinsley.  View project details and photos here.

SINGLE FAMILY SMALL HOUSES UNDER 900 SQ FT | RUNNER UP | Senior Transitional Tiny SIP House, Anchorage, AK

This 'Transitional Tiny Home' project involved constructing six tiny cabins for Senior Housing with the help of a dedicated volunteer team. Built in just one day, the use of SIPs provided excellent R-values and simplified construction, making the project both cost-effective and efficient. View project details and photos here.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING | HIGH PERFORMANCE WINNER | Solar SIP Cabin, Langley, WA

These cabins were uniquely designed with nearly identical layouts, which made SIP construction even more efficient and quick. Working in a limited space, the use of SIPs provided the ease and flexibility to safely move and assemble the buildings with minimal hassle. A perfect example of SIPs maximizing efficiency in affordable housing!  View project details and photos here.  

US Department of Energy 2024 Housing Innovation Award

Premier SIPs project in Coupeville, WA, has received the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy 2024 Housing Innovation Award! This award-winning project, a collaboration with Clifton View Homes (CVH) and Zero-Energy Plans LLC, showcases how sustainable design and innovative building practices can address real-world housing challenges.

The project features three identical 550-square-foot homes on a single 7,200-square-foot lot. These homes offer an affordable path to homeownership for working families while delivering big on energy efficiency. Thanks to Premier SIP construction, these homes are quick to build, cost-effective, and highly efficient.

"We received notice yesterday from the US DOE that for the sixteenth year in a row, we have earned a Housing Innovation Award (or its predecessor EVHA) for a project either built by CVH Inc. DBA Clifton View Homes, or designed by Zero-Energy Plans LLC, and built by others. Several years we have earned two or more of these awards in the same year, one of the very few Design/Build teams to have ever done so. This year's winner is a collaboration with our project owner, Jim Soules, to create some "missing middle" housing in Langley, WA, on Whidbey Island. These beautiful small homes will live big, but cost small, allowing workers of modest means to get into home ownership sooner. They are also loaded with enough solar panels to not only power themselves, but also an EV commuter car to also power the owner's transportation."  Ted Clifton 

Why SIPs Were the Perfect Choice

The nearly identical layouts of the three homes made SIP construction exceptionally efficient and quick. The pre-cut panels allowed for fast assembly, even on a tight lot, with minimal interior framing required due to the open floor plans. This streamlined process reduced on-site waste, saving both time and labor costs. Additionally, the tight building envelope created by SIPs ensures superior energy efficiency, contributing to the project’s high performance and comfort. SIPs provided the ideal solution for a project where speed, sustainability, and affordability were non-negotiable.

High-Performance Design Features

These all-electric homes are loaded with innovative energy-saving features:

• Energy Rating Index (ERI): 37 without solar panels, an impressive -37 with solar panels
• Energy Savings: Estimated savings of $700 per year on energy costs
• Solar Power: Each home is equipped with a 7.2 kW solar array, enough to power the home and an electric vehicle
• Superior Insulation: Triple-pane windows (U-Value: 0.16), R-20 floor insulation, and R-10 perimeter insulation
  
  

Smart, Sustainable Design

Innovative design elements maximize functionality in these compact homes:

• A movable kitchen island with industrial swing-arm lighting
• IKEA shelving used as an armoire room divider
• A thermal-mass slab that absorbs and redistributes solar heat
• A Fantech HEPA filter for balanced airflow and improved indoor air quality

Certified Excellence

These homes have earned multiple certifications, including:

• Indoor airPLUS Qualified
• Energy Star Certified
• HERS Index: -33
• Blower Door Test: 1.44 ACH 50

A Legacy of Innovation

Ted Clifton of Clifton View Homes has been a leader in green building for over 55 years, pioneering zero-energy designs long before they were mainstream. This project is another testament to his commitment to sustainable, forward-thinking construction.

SIPs in Action

This award-winning project demonstrates how Premier SIPS can transform construction by combining efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Interested in learning how SIPs can take your project to the next level? Contact us today!