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Classic Competition

Participant informationEnergy Panel StructuresLee Bergum603 N. Van Gordon AvenueGraettinger, IA 51342Phone: 612-499-0756Email Address: lbergum@epsbuildings.comWebsite: www.epsbuildings.com

Category: MultifamilyHigh Performance: No

Project informationElmwood Multifamily823 15th Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414

Date Completed: 02/2017

Dimensions of building (all floors of multi-story building): 60' x 112' x 105' TrapezoidTotal sq. ft. of conditioned space: 11,066 sqft

Built By (if different than applicant)Elmwood ProperiesCraig Janssen1420 Rollins Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414

Panels Manufactured By: Energy Panel Structures

Designed By (if different than applicant - SIPA will only recognize members)Tom Osoki Design Services, LLCTom Ososki1118 Summit AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55105

Total sq. ft. of conditioned space: 11,066 sqft

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Describe the end use of the building: Apartments/Student Housing

How did SIP construction help you get this job?Faster, easier, lower cost, better quality structure, great rep to work with - Lee Bergum.

SIP wall thickness and core material: 5-1/2" R-26

Describe the benefits of using SIPs on this project. Did SIPs help save time, labor, construction costs, or energy?Faster, easier to construct. Our own employees but it together, saves initial cost and saves operating costs.

Blower door test results (ACH50): 2.75

Describe the HVAC system used on the project:MajicPak in each room

Describe any other energy-saving materials used in the building envelope other than SIPs. List U-values of windows used and the U or R-value of any insulation materials:Anderson 100 series, Ufactor .27 with sound glass on the railroad side

Please list any energy-efficient products or design features, such as lighting, hot water heating, appliances, passive solar:All lighting is LED

Please list any sustainable materials or design features not listed above, such as recycled materials, low-VOC finishes, landscaping, etc.:Low VOC paintsAll tile floors for durability

Any additional comments on the project:The system went together very well, and we were able to use our own labor force that was new to constructing with panels. The engineered plans and structural integrity helped greatly with the city approval.

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Front view

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Construction view

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Various interior views

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Aerial view

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Envelope Leakage Test

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Elevations

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Plans

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