The SCIP (http://www.studio-rma.com/HOME-BLDG-SCIP.htm) building method is one of the building systems identified by William Mc Donough as a Cradle to Cradle building system. Current cement practices consume high amounts of energy and are loaded with pollution causing chemicals The China Building Boom - all concrete - has driven up the price of concrete worldwide. Now come new Eco-Cretes, where traditional cement is replaced by Geo-binders - that can actually get their strength from local dirt and other advanced techniques. Get rid of the chemicals and bring in the Geo-Binders! The SCIP panels weigh close to nothing – think of the energy savings in transporting them.
The panels contain 75% air! 1.5 Gall [think milk carton] of foam pellets creates a 4' by 40' ft panel. A 1/4 left front door of an Audi creates the space-age re-enforcing mesh for same panel. Sprayed-on, top and bottom, coats of special concrete mixes create a structure that can withstand 200MPH winds and easily the California seismic forces. Plus a 4 hr fire rating!
Easy erection - the panels are light weight - then you click-clack [stitch] them together - No cranes - No heavy equipment [Carbon emissions]
StudioRMA - www.studiorma.com is at the forefront of designing houses with Composite Concrete / SCIP building techniques. These houses create a higher energy efficiency than wood framed houses. In processing the LEED Certification for the SCIP Pasadena EcoHouse (www.thepasadenaecohouse.com) the energy efficiency of this SCIP Home is 63% higher than the Title 24 requirement, the current energy standard for California.
Robert Mechielsen, (www.studio-rma.com/PEOPLE-Robert-Mechielsen.htm) Principal of Studio RMA, is a Dutch native who is combining advanced engineering and design techniques to create an architectural vernacular that expresses “green building” in a new way. According to Mechielsen, “The Pasadena EcoHouse could not be built in a cost-effective manner with traditional wood- or steel-framed methods.
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It is agreed that perhaps we do use to much concrete and need more builders need to be on a on a concrete diet using more Structural Composite Insulated Panels.
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you've piqued my interest as
you've piqued my interest as well Michele, welcome and thanks for turning us on to your method. I agree with pretty much everything Wolf says (and can't wait to hear your answer regarding the cosmic magnetic fields). Max
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Hello Michele,
Welcome to Building Green. Your building concept is for sure very intriguing, and I am sure lots of thoughts went into this technology. I also like the gallery of pictures you have on your web site, very nice architecture. The idea of recycling and using local natural products and materials is also something which should be admired. There were always concerns in concrete buildings with reinforced steel imbedded in the concrete, because of magnetic field created. It was said that cosmic rays were intercepted by these fields. These rays are important like air and water for all living things. For this reason some of these reinforcements were replaced by fibre glass rods and mesh systems to prevent the magnetic field syndrome. Did your company investigated into this area, and perhaps looks for alternate materials for the mesh reinforcement?
I like the basic concept, good luck! Wolf