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June 2007
The BRE Group is a British "research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organisation delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond." They reported this week on the Osbourne demonstration house, built from SIPs: "The Osborne demonstration house pushes the boundaries of sustainable affordable housing and supply chain integration. It was constructed in one and a half days using the Jabhouse Structural Insulated Panel System (SIPs)...
The house uses the latest in modern methods of construction with:The house needs two thirds less energy for heating and cooling than a house constructed to 2006 Building Regulations." • a zinc and slate clad cassette roof that requires no trusses or rafters • off-site manufactured bathroom pod and door sets • a plug-together wiring system • timber I-beam floor joists. Architecture.mnp posted some unique views of the Maison Tropicale in the rain, plus a nice interior shot. |