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Siegal had to fight for approval to build this L.A. house from , making it the first of its kind in the city. SIPs consist of rigid foam insulation sandwiched between two structural skins, usually made from oriented strand board (OSB). The panels increase energy efficiency in the finished home, while reducing labor, time, and waste on the construction site. Structural Insulated Panel Association, 253.858.7472; www.sips.org


office of mobile design
venice, calif.
jennifer siegal
www.designmobile.com

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Shelley D. Hutchins

Shelley D. Hutchins, LEED AP, writes about residential construction and design, sustainable building and living, and travel and health-care issues.

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