Many Green Choices Available Materials are Key:

Local
Low Embodied-Energy
 Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
High Energy-Efficiency

Conventional Wood Studs
(Use Less)		 Small Dimensional Lumber
Local Lumber,
Standard, OK Insulation
Finger-Jointed Studs Good, Recycled, Straight

SIP Panels

 

 


different types of SIP's:

Easy Up, Good "R", Pre-cut
Finished Look of Stick Frame
Avoids Dimensional Lumber
Uses Waste Products:
OSB-Oriented Strand Board-Skin w/ Recycled Materials Foam Core

also 26 g Metal Skin w/ Extruded Styrofoam Core, Sprayed Elastomeric Stucco for Outer Skin Finish
Faswall Block

Good Thermal Mass and "R"
Cement + Ground Pallets
Cells for Rebar & Concrete

ICF-Insulated Concrete Form
"Ener-Grid" or "RASTRA"

Good Thermal Mass and "R"
Recycled Styrofoam + Cement
Cells for Rebar & Concrete

Finger-Jointed Studs Good, Recycled, Straight
Hebel Block Easy, Good Thermal Mass
and "R"
Straw Bale Great "R" and Local
Passive Airflow
Cobb Wall Good Thermal Mass and "R"
Low Embodied-Energy
Local Materials
Metal Studs

85%-95% Recycled
Conduct Heat / Cold
Very Easy for Interior Use
25 g for non-load-bearing
Exterior: Use Thermal Break
EPS Foam Board Sheathing
Choice Deck Easy to Work With
Very Straight = No Cull
Permanent
Recycled Content:
Plastic Bags, Cedar Chips