Choosing a timber frame or structural insulated panel system is only part of the design process.
Before the foundation is built and the wall package is manufactured, the teams need to agree how the two will connect.
That conversation brings together the architect, structural engineer, wall-system supplier, foundation supplier and contractor. It covers structural support, dimensions, levels, insulation, moisture protection and the construction sequence.
For a Passivhaus or low-energy project, these details also need to support the building's intended thermal and airtightness performance.
Here are the main points to resolve.
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