As an architect, I’ve been using structural insulated panels (SIPs) since 1992, when they were relatively new. Since then, I’ve designed several hundred residential and commercial projects using SIPs.

I am interested in energy-efficient structural insulated panels (SIPs), but how do you string wiring through SIPS panels? The installation of wiring is one of the first concerns people have with ...

Because this 352 square foot house is built in a hurricane zone they opted to build it using steel SIPs. This house was designed by David J. Bailey / Stephanie Harrison-Bailey. Metal panels are from ...

When specifying insulated panels for a project, builders have an array to choose from. But when looking at two of the most popular types— structural insulated panels or insulated metal panels, it is ...

If you’re planning a self build or extension project and researching build options, there’s a good chance you’ve come across structural insulated panels, also known as SIPs. This build method has ...

Q. Exactly what are insulated SIPS panels for houses? I want to add an efficient apartment to my house for my elderly mother. Can SIPS be used for large room additions or are they only for new ...

If you read any of the magazine case studies about high-performance self-builds, Structural Insulated Panels, better known as SIPs, tend to crop up. They’re often associated with new-build houses, but ...