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.

Typically composed of a layer of EPS, XPS, or polyurethane foam sandwiched between oriented strand board panels, structural insulated panels can provide R-values for walls, floors, and roofs ranging ...

Trade association recognises standout residential and light commercial projects that use SIP construction to deliver a superior building envelope TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The ...

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 ...

SIPs offer efficiency and performance, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution for extensions. Build expert Mark ...

Consisting of a layer of expanded polystyrene insulation sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board, Premier Building Systems's structural insulated panels (SIPs) feature a 60% higher ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. PREFABULOUS FOR EVERYONE will be released April 18th 2023. Although structural insulated panel (SIPs) houses still only account ...

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) announced the winners of the 2026 Building Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in Tempe, Arizona, ...