View Project Profiles to Gain Insight into SIP Applications

Each Insulspan® project profile reviews the construction location, objectives of the build, challenges faced, and goals achieved. Scan through our library and feel free to give us a call with any questions or request a quote for your own project.

19th Century Green Home 19th Century GREEN Home Columbus, Ohio, USA Where others see an abandoned house, builder Dan Troth sees an important piece of American history worth saving. Troth stumbled upon a 19th century timber frame farmhouse outside of Columbus, Ohio. He promptly set out to preserve the hand-hewn timber frame by using...

A ‘zero-energy’ home is the goal Polystyrene blocks used to create walls (BASF Project) A `zero-energy' home is the goal Polystyrene blocks used to create walls Canadian firm made insulated panels for roof Dec. 26, 2005. 01:00 AM ANTOINETTE MARTIN NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE PATERSON, N.J.—On a hill over Route 20 here, dozens of businesses are collaborating to create something good for the...

Blunk Residence Passive Home built with SIPs in Batavia, IL Judd Blunk and his wife Cyndy began planning their new home in Batavia, IL. But, not just any home would do. The couple sought the ultimate home in both performance and style. Judd Blunk is an employee of a high-end German car...

Camp McLean, Langley, BC, Canada Camp McLean, Scouts Canada Along with helping children become well-rounded individuals, Scouts Canada supports environmental conservation. Children learn not only about themselves, but also how they can take part in caring for the earth. As a testament to this value, Scouts Canada decided to demonstrate their teachings on environmental care...

Cherokee Nation Central School, Cherokee, NC, USA School Showcases Largest SIP Project in the World Experience is a great teacher. Architect, Scott Donald, is proof. Any doubts he had about using structural insulated panels (SIPs) for a massive school construction project he designed? They're gone. This is because the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation Central School...

Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum Museum uses modern technology to complete authentic period building In the winter of 2009, the Commonwealth Air Training Plan (CATP) Museum undertook the renovation of an authentic “H-Hut” building. During the Second World War, the building housed Royal Canadian Air Force trainees at numerous CATP facilities throughout Canada. But this...

Highland Center in New Hampshire Environmental Education and Lodging Complex Focusing on Sustainability This project included a total of four buildings. Insulspan® products helped build two, Thayer Hall and the Highland Center. The goal of this project, initiated by the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), was creating an environmental education and lodging club. However, integrated sustainable...

Dream Home on a Budget Dream Home on a Budget It was on the rolling green hills of central California, outside Vacaville, that Jim Upson wanted to build a custom home for his family. He had owned the perfect building site for ten years. Now, however, escalating construction costs and high contractor fees were major...

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