Building Smarter

Integrated Systems

In the realm of construction , Build SMART stands as a revolutionary force, redefining integration, unlocking cost savings, and championing environmental responsibility. At the heart of this commitment lies E-Wall, an awe-inspiring solution that seamlessly incorporates framing, structural sheathing, air control layer, continuous exterior insulation, weather-resistant barrier, window installation, and flashing into a single prefabricated wall panel. By embracing Build SMART’s transformative approach, homeowners, developers, builders, and architects can all benefit from significant cost efficiencies while actively contributing to a greener future.

Build SMART’s revolutionary approach not only saves costs but also prioritizes environmental preservation. E-Wall, a key component of Build SMART, is meticulously engineered to be environmentally friendly. It does not use any chemicals found on the Red List, nor does it contain any harmful substances such as Phthalates. This commitment ensures that E-Wall not only contributes to a healthier planet but also creates a healthier indoor air quality environment for occupants.

Additionally, E-Wall’s integrated air control layer and structural sheathing play vital roles in enhancing energy efficiency. By providing superior air sealing and insulation, E-Wall minimizes air leakage and heat transfer, reducing the reliance on heating and cooling systems. This results in improved energy efficiency and lower energy consumption, further contributing to a greener and more sustainable built environment.

Alongside its eco-conscious nature, E-Wall’s integration also unlocks substantial cost savings for all stakeholders involved. Homeowners benefit from more affordable housing options, as developers optimize resources and minimize waste through the streamlined manufacturing process. Builders and architects, in turn, experience reduced labor costs and increased profitability. This revolutionary approach ensures that every participant in the construction journey reaps the rewards of cost efficiency, environmental responsibility, improved indoor air quality, and enhanced energy performance embedded within Build SMART’s integrated systems.

Embracing Build SMART means embracing a future where innovation, cost savings, environmental consciousness, and energy efficiency coexist harmoniously. By revolutionizing integration, cost savings, and environmental responsibility, Build SMART and E-Wall offer a transformative solution that propels the construction industry towards a more sustainable and financially sound path.

Join us as we lead the way in redefining construction, where Build SMART’s integrated systems pave the way for a greener, more efficient, and economically viable future. With Build SMART, the possibilities are endless, allowing us to build a better world for future generations, one E-Wall at a time. Experience the benefits of cost savings, environmental responsibility, improved indoor air quality, and enhanced energy efficiency through Build SMART’s revolutionary approach today.

• Exterior Envelope System
  • The Build SMART E-Wall System includes the exterior envelope components between foundation and roof to achieve your project’s airtightness and insulation requirements, while reducing site labor and dry-in time. The result is a cost-effective, durable building with improved energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.

• Interior Partition System
  • The Build SMART I-Wall System compliments the E-Wall System with interior partitions made from the same high-quality engineered wood products, delivering dead-flat interior walls without differential shrinkage, and shortening construction schedules.

• Slab Insulation System
  • Build SMART J-forms provide a continuous thermal envelope for shallow frost-protected slab-on-grade applications. J-forms eliminate the need for a backhoe and reduce the amount of concrete needed for slab pours.

• Windows
  • Build SMART E-Walls are available with pre-installed, airtight windows. Only windows that have undergone our rigorous whole-assembly testing protocols are offered with factory installation.

• Accessories
  • Build SMART provides the site sealants and lumber accessories required for system installations on job-sites, reducing the time and effort your team has to spend on procurement. Additional optional accessories are available, including vapor barriers, and window installation kits for E-Walls supplied without factory-installed windows.

• Predesign Kit Systems
  • Coming soon!

Project Case Study

Vernacular: of place

The Huber House, in Boydton, VA, is an example of what happens when you combine high-performance building with a design language informed by the local history and landscape. Sloping rooflines and varied cladding materials hide the advanced building science underneath.The Huber House achieved an air leakage level of 0.45ACh50, surpassing the threshold for Passive House certification, and the cherry on top according to Laurie Huber herself “To date, we have never had an electric bill.”

Project Case Study

Affordable multifamily housing

Located in Erie, PA, Parade Street Commons East consists of 40 two- and three-bedroom townhouses (eight built for handicapped accessibility) and a community center. Rent ranges from $230-$850, with utilities included. Passive House design and building envelope prefabrication were both critical elements of the innovative financing approach that made the project so cost-effective, while also putting building crew trainees on the fast track to becoming journeymen.

Project Case Study

Flexibility: of Design

The Joseph House, in Ontario, Canada, is an excellent example of design flexiblity combined with high-performance building. Sweeping rooflines, exposed rafter tails, and varied cladding materials hide the inflexbly rigid adherence to advance building science underneath. With the first level E-Walls erected in nine hours and the second level in six, the Joseph House achieved an air leakage level of 0.40ACH50, surpassing the threshold for Passive House certification, all with “just a couple of bags of empty sealant tubes as garbage.”

Services

Quality in the smallest of details

You can’t improve what you can’t measure. That’s why we have a rigorous 26-step QA/QC protocol to ensure that every building component brought through our factory doors and used in our products meets our standards for quality. The data we collect allows us to continuously improve our process and building systems, and by extension, your project.