Understand how SIP building envelopes are quickly and simply designed & assembled to surpass the latest 2021 energy codes to meet high-performance, net-zero energy/low carbon mandates at an affordable price – in most cases at an installed cost lower than traditional construction. Superior comfort, improved indoor air quality & occupant health are all amplified by the extremely low air leakage rates of less than 2 ACH50 down to 0.35 ACH50 putting HERS values of 45 or less and qualifying for Passive House performance within reach using less skilled labor and reduced jobsite waste.
• Understand what a SIP is and how it is flexibly used for single family, multifamily, and light commercial Type 5 construction in both 180 + mph hurricane and high seismic (D,E,F) zones.
• Explore the best practice resource guides and training available to earn Registered and Master SIP Builder Certifications and design your first project confidently.
• Tour the SIP True Value Bid Interactive Tool developed by former U.S. Dept. of Energy & Zero Energy Ready Home Leader, Sam Rashkin, for the Housing 2.0 Industry practitioners that shows how SIP construction and added value is significantly less expensive than traditional high-performance construction methods.
