Breaking the Myths: Why Polyurethane SIPs Outperform Polystyrene

Discover why polyurethane Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are a superior choice for performance, safety, and sustainability. Learn how these advanced panels outshine polystyrene in strength, thermal efficiency, and long-term durability for smarter, greener building solutions.

Transforming Small Spaces: The SIPS Tiny House

NZSIP is thrilled to contribute to this exciting project in Auckland, featured on Archipro. This innovative build highlights the efficiency and sustainability of NZSIP smart panels, showcasing their potential in creating modern, eco-friendly homes.

Building with NZSIP Smart Panels: The Ultimate Guide to Efficiency and Sustainability

Discover the benefits of NZSIP smart panels in modern construction. This guide explores their construction, efficiency, sustainability, and durability, highlighting why they’re an essential choice for your next home build, meeting today’s evolving construction demands.

The Swift Rise of NZSIP Houses: Are They Affordable and Healthier than NZ3604 Homes?

Explore the growing trend of NZSIP houses in New Zealand, known for their rapid construction and sustainability. This blog compares NZSIP homes with traditional NZ3604 houses, highlighting their cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, and healthier living benefits.

When to get in touch with us if you‘re considering a build – the process:

Experience total comfort with a smart building shell. Smart Panels maintain a consistent, comfortable temperature inside your home, no matter the climate outside. Whether big or small, our panels redefine living standards for any style of build.

Wondering what it is like to stay in an NZSIP built home?

This warm, dry, healthy home is now available on Airbnb! Book your stay at Stay in the Bay. If you fall in love with the space and order a Smart kitset, we’ll refund your stay!

Downsizing but upgrading: From a 250sqm, two-storey 1880s villa to a new build half the size

Read about the inspiring journey of downsizing from a 250sqm two-storey 1880s villa to a new, sustainable home half its size. This upgrade focuses on energy efficiency and smarter living without sacrificing comfort. Full article here.

Healthy Home Cooperation

Collaborating with John Twigg from Plan:It Architecture and the NZSIP team, an affordable, healthy home was created in Cromwell. The Healthy Home Cooperation provided structural design services for the SIP panel superstructure, ensuring a sustainable and efficient build.

New Geomagnetic Huts for Antarctica

The new geomagnetic huts, designed by Hugh Broughton Architects, WSP, and Steensen Varming, were constructed in Aotearoa using NZSIP’s advanced panels. This innovative build enhances connectivity in Antarctica while showcasing NZSIP’s role in sustainable, high-performance architecture.

NZSIP involvement with Master Builders Southern House of the Year 2022

NZSIP is proud to have contributed to the winning build in the $1.5 – $2mil New Home Category, submitted by YBL Buildings. This award-winning project highlights the excellence of NZSIP Smart Panels in creating sustainable, high-performance homes.

Pioneering Sustainable Living with Homestar 8 Certification

We’re excited to be part of the Moroki project in Glen Innes, where the duplex homes achieved a Homestar 8 rating! Our team supplied panels for this sustainable development, showcasing advanced energy-efficient technologies and eco-friendly building practices.

A brand new ‘green’ home for $300,000? It’s possible – but it won’t be palatial.

Builder James Clarke, frustrated by his cold, damp Queenstown home, built a warm, dry, and energy-efficient 70sqm house in Orepuki, Southland. With no active heating, the home is mould-free, proving that smaller, sustainable homes can be healthier and more comfortable.

Building Your Own NZSIP Home: Navigating the New Zealand Building Code Without Using a LBP.

Explore the feasibility of building your own NZSIP home without a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP). This blog delves into DIY NZSIP construction, covering legal requirements, owner-builder exemptions, and the benefits of using energy-efficient Smart Panels for sustainable homes.

How do NZSIP Smart Panels keep you warm in winter?

As winter sets in, NZSIP Smart Panels provide a modern, energy-efficient solution for keeping your home warm. With superior thermal insulation and airtight construction, these panels reduce heat loss, lower energy costs, and offer fast, cost-effective installation for year-round comfort.

Our 150th Project

Our three-day event in Lauder showcased the potential of NZSIP Smart Panels in building sustainable homes. Participants, including architects and tradespeople, demonstrated the assembly process, constructing a durable, energy-efficient home for Abi and Dunstan.