Architecture with SIPs: Fast-Build, High-Performance Prefabricated Homes

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The current demands of the industry lead architects to design based on construction solutions that accelerate processes without compromising quality, while reducing waste and dependence on intensive labor. Among these options, SIP panels stand out as a modular alternative that combines thermal and acoustic insulation with speed and construction precision.

Named after their acronym, SIP panels are self-supporting elements consisting of a rigid foam core sandwiched between two structural claddings, typically OSB boards. Strong yet lightweight, these panels are manufactured under strict factory controls and transported to the construction site, facilitating the rapid assembly of floors, walls, and ceilings, while creating an airtight thermal and acoustic envelope. The thickness of the panel depends on the combined thickness of its components, and its weight typically does not exceed 20 kg per square meter.

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Cite: Franco, José Tomás. "Architecture with SIPs: Fast-Build, High-Performance Prefabricated Homes" [Arquitectura con Paneles SIP: Casas prefabricadas de rápida construcción y alto rendimiento] 18 Apr 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/965657/architecture-with-sip-panels-fast-build-high-performance-prefabricated-homes> ISSN 0719-8884

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