The Pasadena EcoHouse is being built in compliance with the extremely stringent LEED Platinum Certification process.
It is being built of SCIP panels, a green composite building material that allows for partial prefabrication AND custom design – thus reducing construction costs and time while allowing for unique specifications to be called out.
After the chemical company BASF came out with a new Styropor technology for construction that meets the stringent Montreal Protocol regulations for environmentally sound products, the building system started to be recognized for its non-toxicity. The entire building system is made of recycled materials with a concrete layer added. The concrete technology is advancing towards new eco binders (geo polymers) that replace the Portland cement.
William McDonough, author of the Cradle to Cradle principle, pointed out the recycling capabilities of SCIP and its environmental advantages.
More Information on SCIP?
Visit this link to the Studio-RMA SCIP pages
Click here for a Podcast by GreenTech.FM on SCIP
SCIP building advantages
Produced with recycled and sustainable materials.
Fire rating up to 4 hrs.
Seismic design can be up to 8 on the Richter scale.
Can withstand hurricane winds of 200 MPH.
Reduces construction time of the building, lowering costs of construction loans.
Heat insulation starts at R-40 upwards [2x4 framing walls is R19, Roofs R-30.]
High sound buffer, also between floors and rooms.
No termite and vermin problems.
If designed well, a SCIP building can compete with 2x4 framed structures.