Building Green SIPS/ICF

 
SIPS/ICF:
www.agriboard.com
Agriboard Industries. SIPs filled with Straw. ***
www.fischersips.com
Fischer-SIPS one of many pre-fabricated factory Structural Insulated Panel manufacturers: Gain a point for reducing jobsite waste. Gain a point for use of recycled materials. Gain a point for using FSC certified SIPS. Gain a point for using regional materials (within 500 miles of manuf).  Gain a point for using low VOC materials (caulks & sealants). Gain 4-10 points. KY.
www.forms.org
Insulating Concrete Form Association's primary activities are promotion, codes and standards, research, partnering and education.
www.icfhomes.com
ICF Builder's Network. This web site is being developed to provide a networking forum for builders, home owners, those building a home, designers, architects, engineers, ICF professionals, and any others who wish to learn more abou
www.ornl.gov
Oak Ridge National Labs and Polish Academy of Sciences Report "Thermal Mass - Energy Savings Potential in Residential Buildings" This paper presents a comparative study of the energy performance of light-weight and massive wall systems.
   
Wood Pallets
  • Approximately 40% of all hardwood harvested in the U.S. is used for making shipping pallets.
  • About two-thirds of pallets are used only once before being thrown out.
  • 1/4 of all wood in landfills is from used pallets.
greenbuildingelements.com/2009/02/19/build-your-own-free-tiny-house-with-shipping-pallets/