Video: SCIPs + Green Sandwich Technologies

[Runtime = 28:46 min.]  You probably heard about Green Sandwich Technologies (GST) earlier this year when William (Bill) McDonough, FAIA, announced that he'd be on the company's advisory board.  Structural Concrete Insulating Panel (SCIP) technology, also known as Welded Wire Sandwich Panel, has been mentioned in most popular magazines and has the unique achievement of meeting the Cradle to Cradle design protocol.  This video shows Green Sandwich panels in action. 

GST panels have 7 main advantages:  (1) strength - wind load capacity of 200 mph+ and earthquake tolerance of 8.0+; panels resist pests, mold, and vermin; have the highest fire rating in the industry and are water resistant; (2) speed - allow buildings to be erected in 1/2 the time of conventional construction; (3) flexibility - panels can be used for residential, commercial, and industrial uses for floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, pools, and fences; (4) superior sound insulation - they transfer 66% less noise than wood and steel frame walls; (5) superior temperature performance - delivers R-40 performance, good for both hot and cold climates; homeowners can save up to 60% on home energy costs; (6) environmental friendliness - panels contain about 60% recycled/reclaimed materials by volume (40% by weight) + all waste is 100% recyclable; and (7) affordable - builders recognize value in cost savings such as 50% less construction time, 4-12% labor savings, 4-12% material savings, equipment savings, loan carrying cost savings, and energy savings up to 60%.  Click here to see a list of building applications. 

Comments

[Tom Konrad]

Cool stuff... first I'd heard of SCIPs. But then, you're my primary source for what's going on in the world of architecture... did I miss a post?

[Preston]

Hey Tom, Happy Holidays...this is the first time I've posted on SCIP technology. I've been sitting on an article for a little bit and never found the time to write about them.

Here's a link with more information on GST and the environmental benefits. The article mentions that SCIP is one of the fastest growing segments in building:
http://www.visionmagazine.com/2_06/features.htm

[Luke Pustejovsky]

Preston:

Nice blog. Very enjoyable. You might be interested in learning a bit about GigaCrete, Inc. (if you're not already familiar). Here's the website (which needs some work): http://www.gigacrete.com

[welded wire mesh]

So how does this help the environment again? Thanks for explaining it clearly to me.

[Sandwich Panels]

Welded Wire Sandwich Panel has this unique achievement of meeting the Cradle to Cradle design protocol.