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Affordable High-R Panel Wall System Demonstration

The University of Minnesota will field test an innovative insulated solid-panel building envelope system that (1) eliminates thermal bridging, improves durability, and reduces construction costs compared to conventional, wood-framed construction; and (2) is appropriate for the affordable housing market.
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Scope
Funded Performer
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
Partners (not funded)
MonoPath,
Urban Homeworks,
Habitat for Humanity,
Building Knowledge
Agreement Total
$898,000
Match Total
$233,000
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Residential Buildings Integration
Sub-Program
Building America
Project Manager
Eric Werling
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
Enclosure
Sub-Technology Type
Enclosure - Wall Insulation
Building Type
Single Family,
Multifamily
New or Existing
New
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
City
Minneapolis
State
Minnesota