It must have low utility bills so that we qualify for the loan. Would a stress-skin panel or a SIPS house construction method be a good choice? -- Saul N. Dear Saul SIPS (structural insulated ...

David Stasiuk of Nike presenting on metal stressed-skin panels (Courtesy ParametricArchitecture) The highlight of the program was clearly Andrew Kudless’s keynote lecture to close out the event.

The five-week course covers topics such as understanding loads on platforms, structural considerations, sheet goods, stick lumber, framing, legs and supports, 2-by-4-framed platforms and stressed-skin ...