--- title: Simplus Blog | Timothy Lorang description: Timothy is the Chief Information Officer for Sweeney Architecture --- [Skip to the main content.](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang#main-content) [![Simplus Systems — Integrated Development Leadership](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO-Simplus-Systems/Logo-Blue-white%20letters/Simplus-logo-dk-bl-WhLt-@0.5x.png?width=500&height=390&name=Simplus-logo-dk-bl-WhLt-@0.5x.png "Simplus Systems — Integrated Development Leadership")](https://www.simplus-systems.com/home-oldf) [![Simplus Systems — Integrated Development Leadership](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LOGO-Simplus-Systems/Logo-Blue-white%20letters/Simplus-logo-dk-bl-WhLt-@0.75x.png?width=795&height=620&name=Simplus-logo-dk-bl-WhLt-@0.75x.png "Simplus Systems — Integrated Development Leadership")](https://www.simplus-systems.com/home-oldf) - [Home](https://www.simplus-systems.com) - [What We Do](https://www.simplus-systems.com#What-We-Do) - [Who We Serve](https://www.simplus-systems.com#Who-We-Serve) - [Building System](https://www.simplus-systems.com#building-system) - [Our Team](https://www.simplus-systems.com#Our-Team) - [Blog](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.simplus-systems.com/lets-talk) Search [SCHEDULE A CONVERSATION](https://www.simplus-systems.com/lets-talk) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [SCHEDULE A CONVERSATION](https://www.simplus-systems.com/lets-talk) - [Home](https://www.simplus-systems.com) - [What We Do](https://www.simplus-systems.com#What-We-Do) - [Who We Serve](https://www.simplus-systems.com#Who-We-Serve) - [Building System](https://www.simplus-systems.com#building-system) - [Our Team](https://www.simplus-systems.com#Our-Team) - [Blog](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.simplus-systems.com/lets-talk) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/simplussystems) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplus-systems/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@SimplusSystems) # Timothy Lorang Timothy is the Chief Information Officer for Sweeney Architecture ![simplus-blog-hero-bg\_1](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hubfs/Banner%20Images%20Bkgd/simplus-blog-hero-bg_1.svg) [![A collage showing smokestacks emitting pollution, modern wind turbines, and power lines, with a red arrow symbolizing rising energy costs and a bright, energy-efficient home in the corner.](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/BLOG-Why-Rising-Energy-Costs-Make-Smarter-Housing-a-No-Brainer.jpg?width=1200&height=630&name=BLOG-Why-Rising-Energy-Costs-Make-Smarter-Housing-a-No-Brainer.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-rising-energy-costs-make-smarter-housing-a-no-brainer) 3 min read #### [Why Rising Energy Costs Make Smarter Housing a No-Brainer](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-rising-energy-costs-make-smarter-housing-a-no-brainer) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Jul 29, 2025, 9:36:02 AM What a recent Ezra Klein episode reveals about cost, permitting, and how to rebuild faster [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-rising-energy-costs-make-smarter-housing-a-no-brainer) [![Construction workers install wall panels on a prefabricated, fire-resilient home under construction.](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/prefab-wildfire-resilient-home-construction.jpg?width=1200&height=630&name=prefab-wildfire-resilient-home-construction.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-rebuilding-communities-guide) 6 min read #### [Wildfire Resilient Homes: Policy and Building Solutions That Work](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-rebuilding-communities-guide) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Jul 13, 2025, 8:03:04 AM Wildfires don’t just destroy homes—they upend entire communities. From Paradise to Lahaina to Los Angeles, fire survivors face years of delays, [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-rebuilding-communities-guide) [![Homes surrounded by thick wildfire smoke with flames visible nearby](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Wildfire%20Resilient%20Homes-Safe%20Indoor%20Air%20with%20Passive%20House%20Design.jpg?width=1200&height=630&name=Wildfire%20Resilient%20Homes-Safe%20Indoor%20Air%20with%20Passive%20House%20Design.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-safe-indoor-air-passive-house) 4 min read #### [Wildfire Resilient Homes: Safe Indoor Air with Passive House Design](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-safe-indoor-air-passive-house) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Jul 6, 2025, 8:45:33 AM When a wildfire hits, most people worry about flames. But smoke is often both the immediate killer and the more pervasive, long-lasting... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-safe-indoor-air-passive-house) [![Fire-resistant home survives wildfire while neighboring houses and forest are destroyed.](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Wildfire%20Resilient%20Homes-Fireproofing%20with%20MgO%20Panels.jpg?width=1200&height=630&name=Wildfire%20Resilient%20Homes-Fireproofing%20with%20MgO%20Panels.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-fireproofing-with-mgo-panels) 4 min read #### [Wildfire Resilient Homes: Fireproofing with MgO Panels That Don’t Burn](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-fireproofing-with-mgo-panels) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Jul 6, 2025, 8:43:01 AM When it comes to wildfires, speed is everything. Fires can jump highways, level homes in minutes, and spread from building to building like dominoes.... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-fireproofing-with-mgo-panels) [![Aerial view of undeveloped public land near a suburban housing development, symbolizing the potential for smarter housing solutions.](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/public-lands-blog.jpg?width=1280&height=720&name=public-lands-blog.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/housing-policy-public-land-smarter-construction) 3 min read #### [The Land Is There. The Real Question Is How We Build On It](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/housing-policy-public-land-smarter-construction) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Apr 22, 2025, 3:45:14 AM The Housing Crisis Isn't Just About Land The United States doesn’t have a land shortage. From booming metro areas in the Mountain West to suburban... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/housing-policy-public-land-smarter-construction) [![Burnt-out neighborhood in Altadena showing wildfire damage and destroyed homes, highlighting the urgency of rebuilding with fire-resilient construction.](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/2048px-The_burned_buildingh_that_one_held_Vittorios_Restaurant_in_Pacific_Palisades.jpg?width=2048&height=1542&name=2048px-The_burned_buildingh_that_one_held_Vittorios_Restaurant_in_Pacific_Palisades.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-we-cant-rebuild-the-old-way-after-the-la-fires) 3 min read #### [Why We Can’t Rebuild the Old Way After the LA Fires](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-we-cant-rebuild-the-old-way-after-the-la-fires) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Mar 24, 2025, 2:37:06 PM LA Is at a Crossroads The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County this January weren’t just devastating—they were a wake-up call. Thousands of... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-we-cant-rebuild-the-old-way-after-the-la-fires) [![](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSS-background.jpg?width=3300&height=1274&name=DSS-background.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-to-benefit-the-planet-join-tim-sweeney-at-the-dianne-dodd-cheseldine-distinguished-speaker-series) 1 min read #### [Building to Benefit the Planet: Join Tim Sweeney at the Dianne Dodd Cheseldine Distinguished Speaker Series](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-to-benefit-the-planet-join-tim-sweeney-at-the-dianne-dodd-cheseldine-distinguished-speaker-series) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Sep 12, 2024, 7:32:23 AM As climate change continues to be one of the most pressing challenges of our time, the call for sustainable building practices has never been louder.... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-to-benefit-the-planet-join-tim-sweeney-at-the-dianne-dodd-cheseldine-distinguished-speaker-series) [![Long Beach Student Housing](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LongBeach-student-housing-extended.jpg?width=1440&height=450&name=LongBeach-student-housing-extended.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/beyond-affordable-student-housing) 2 min read #### [Beyond Affordable Student Housing](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/beyond-affordable-student-housing) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Apr 22, 2024, 8:31:09 AM Cal State Long Beach Breaks Ground on $115 Million La Playa Residence Hall Project. According to this recent article in Student Housing Business.com,... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/beyond-affordable-student-housing) [![ZERO Home of the month](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ZERO-home-of-the-month.jpg?width=1440&height=450&name=ZERO-home-of-the-month.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/earn-tax-credits-for-your-energy-ready-home) 3 min read #### [Earn Tax Credits for your Energy Ready Multifamily Building Now](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/earn-tax-credits-for-your-energy-ready-home) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Mar 30, 2024, 6:40:41 AM Your next multifamily building project could earn thousands of dollars in tax credits. To help the country meet its goal to decarbonize the economy... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/earn-tax-credits-for-your-energy-ready-home) [![KOLO 8 Reno Nevada](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Press/KOLO8-News-Passive%20House%20Design.jpg?width=1920&height=1032&name=KOLO8-News-Passive%20House%20Design.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/passive-house-design-could-be-the-future-of-sustainable-living) 1 min read #### [‘Passive House Design’ could be the future of sustainable living](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/passive-house-design-could-be-the-future-of-sustainable-living) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Feb 16, 2024, 10:24:18 AM After Tim Sweeney after his presentation of "Before It's Too Late," at the Nevada AIA Luncheon, KOLO 8 Reporter Taylor Burke interviewed Tim about... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/passive-house-design-could-be-the-future-of-sustainable-living) [![](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Disruptive-CEO-Blof-banner-4.jpg?width=3000&height=1050&name=Disruptive-CEO-Blof-banner-4.jpg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/tim-sweeney-interviewed-on-disruptive-ceo-nation-podcast) 1 min read #### [Tim Sweeney Interviewed on Disruptive CEO Nation Podcast!](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/tim-sweeney-interviewed-on-disruptive-ceo-nation-podcast) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Feb 16, 2024, 3:49:00 AM Tim Sweeney, Owner and CEO of Sweeney Architecture and creator of the Simplus Building System, was recently featured in an interview conducted by... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/tim-sweeney-interviewed-on-disruptive-ceo-nation-podcast) [![Building a More Sustainable Future:](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Press/building-a-more-sustainable-fut.jpeg?width=1200&height=628&name=building-a-more-sustainable-fut.jpeg)](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-a-more-sustainable-future-a-conversation-with-the-inventor-of-simplus-building-system) 1 min read #### [Building a More Sustainable Future: A Conversation with the Inventor of Simplus Building System™](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-a-more-sustainable-future-a-conversation-with-the-inventor-of-simplus-building-system) [![Picture of Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg?width=30&name=square-Tim-Lorang-styalizedpsd.jpg) Timothy Lorang](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/author/timothy-lorang): Feb 1, 2024, 9:57:46 AM The exclusive interview by QeCAD with lead architect Tim Sweeney, posted on EINPresswire.com., highlights the Simplus Building System™, a... [Read More](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-a-more-sustainable-future-a-conversation-with-the-inventor-of-simplus-building-system) ###### 3 min read #### [Why Rising Energy Costs Make Smarter Housing a No-Brainer](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-rising-energy-costs-make-smarter-housing-a-no-brainer) Timothy Lorang: Jul 29, 2025 What a recent Ezra Klein episode reveals about cost, permitting, and how to rebuild faster On a recent episode of The... ###### 6 min read #### [Wildfire Resilient Homes: Policy and Building Solutions That Work](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-rebuilding-communities-guide) Timothy Lorang: Jul 13, 2025 Wildfires don’t just destroy homes—they upend entire communities. From Paradise to Lahaina to Los Angeles, fire... ###### 4 min read #### [Wildfire Resilient Homes: Safe Indoor Air with Passive House Design](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-safe-indoor-air-passive-house) Timothy Lorang: Jul 6, 2025 When a wildfire hits, most people worry about flames. But smoke is often both the immediate killer and the more... ###### 4 min read #### [Wildfire Resilient Homes: Fireproofing with MgO Panels That Don’t Burn](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/wildfire-resilient-homes-fireproofing-with-mgo-panels) Timothy Lorang: Jul 6, 2025 When it comes to wildfires, speed is everything. Fires can jump highways, level homes in minutes, and spread from... ###### 3 min read #### [The Land Is There. The Real Question Is How We Build On It](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/housing-policy-public-land-smarter-construction) Timothy Lorang: Apr 22, 2025 The Housing Crisis Isn't Just About Land The United States doesn’t have a land shortage. From booming metro areas in... ###### 3 min read #### [The 3 Simple Steps to Maximize Energy Efficiency Without Increasing Costs](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/the-3-simple-steps-to-maximize-energy-efficiency-without-increasing-costs) Tim Sweeney: Apr 3, 2025 The Way Forward The way we design and construct buildings today will shape the future of our planet. With rising energy... ###### 3 min read #### [Why We Can’t Rebuild the Old Way After the LA Fires](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-we-cant-rebuild-the-old-way-after-the-la-fires) Timothy Lorang: Mar 24, 2025 LA Is at a Crossroads The wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County this January weren’t just devastating—they... ###### 15 min read #### [Before It's too Late, Distinguished Speaker Series](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/before-its-too-late-distinguished-speaker-series) Tim Sweeney: Nov 6, 2024 On September 19, 2024, Tim Sweeney gave a presentation to the Dianne Dodd Cheseldine Distinguished Speaker Series at... ###### 1 min read #### [Building to Benefit the Planet: Join Tim Sweeney at the Dianne Dodd Cheseldine Distinguished Speaker Series](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-to-benefit-the-planet-join-tim-sweeney-at-the-dianne-dodd-cheseldine-distinguished-speaker-series) Timothy Lorang: Sep 12, 2024 As climate change continues to be one of the most pressing challenges of our time, the call for sustainable building... ###### 2 min read #### [Beyond Affordable Student Housing](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/beyond-affordable-student-housing) Timothy Lorang: Apr 22, 2024 Cal State Long Beach Breaks Ground on $115 Million La Playa Residence Hall Project. According to this recent article in... ###### 3 min read #### [Earn Tax Credits for your Energy Ready Multifamily Building Now](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/earn-tax-credits-for-your-energy-ready-home) Timothy Lorang: Mar 30, 2024 Your next multifamily building project could earn thousands of dollars in tax credits. To help the country meet its... ###### 1 min read #### [‘Passive House Design’ could be the future of sustainable living](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/passive-house-design-could-be-the-future-of-sustainable-living) Timothy Lorang: Feb 16, 2024 After Tim Sweeney after his presentation of "Before It's Too Late," at the Nevada AIA Luncheon, KOLO 8 Reporter Taylor... ###### 1 min read #### [Tim Sweeney Interviewed on Disruptive CEO Nation Podcast!](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/tim-sweeney-interviewed-on-disruptive-ceo-nation-podcast) Timothy Lorang: Feb 16, 2024 Tim Sweeney, Owner and CEO of Sweeney Architecture and creator of the Simplus Building System, was recently featured in... ###### 1 min read #### [Building a More Sustainable Future: A Conversation with the Inventor of Simplus Building System™](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/building-a-more-sustainable-future-a-conversation-with-the-inventor-of-simplus-building-system) Timothy Lorang: Feb 1, 2024 The exclusive interview by QeCAD with lead architect Tim Sweeney, posted on EINPresswire.com., highlights the Simplus... ###### 3 min read #### [Why Most Uninsulated Concrete Tilt-up Construction should be Prohibited](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/most-uninsulated-concrete-buildings-should-be-prohibited) Tim Sweeney: Jan 5, 2024 There is more than adequate proof that poorly and uninsulated tilt-up concrete construction is a terrible Loop Hole in... ###### 2 min read #### [Six Reasons Universities Should Support More Efficient and Sustainable Building Projects.](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/university-opportunities-for-more-efficient-and-sustainable-projects-0) Rod Aeschlimann: Nov 24, 2023 When it comes to selecting the most beneficial construction systems for new Residential Life, Housing, and Foodservice... ###### 3 min read #### [The Rise of Sustainability-Minded Builders: Shaping the Future of Construction](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/the-rise-of-sustainability-minded-builders-shaping-the-future-of-construction) Tim Sweeney: Nov 2, 2023 Discover how sustainability-minded builders are revolutionizing the construction industry and shaping a greener future... ###### 2 min read #### [Sweeney Architecture Brings the Benefits of the IMPEL Program to Nevada](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/tim-swe) Tim Sweeney: Oct 25, 2023 As our climate crisis increases the demand for more sustainable building solutions, the U.S. Department of Energy's... ###### 2 min read #### [Why We MUST Switch to Truly Sustainable Construction NOW!](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/why-must-we-switch-to-truly-sustainable-construction-now) Tim Sweeney: Oct 14, 2023 Aren't the Building Codes all that we need to comply with? Why must we switch to truly Sustainable Construction NOW?... ###### 6 min read #### [What do MgO + Passive House™ Panels Really Cost vs Wood Framing?](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/what-do-mgo-passive-house-panels-really-cost-vs-stick-framing-1) Tim Sweeney: Sep 12, 2023 One of the most common questions we hear is “OK, so what will it really cost me?” Obviously, the answer depends upon a... ###### 1 min read #### [What are "Embodied Carbon" and a "Carbon Footprint"?](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/what-are-embodied-carbon-and-a-carbon-footprint) Tim Sweeney: Jun 23, 2023 Homes, like any building, use materials when they are built, and materials need to be obtained from many sources in... ###### 1 min read #### [What is the Best Energy Design Software for a Green Home or Building?](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/what-is-the-best-energy-design-software-for-a-green-home-or-building) Tim Sweeney: Jun 23, 2023 Opinions of what’s the “Best” software depends upon whom you’re talking to. What’s actually being used typically... ###### 2 min read #### [What are "SIPs" and Which Are the "Best" SIPs?](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/what-are-sips-and-which-are-the-best-sips) Eduardo Semoto: Jun 23, 2023 Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are factory-fabricated panels that can be used as load bearing walls, floors, roofs,... ###### 2 min read #### [What Does A "Green" or "Sustainable" Home Really Cost?](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/what-does-a-green-or-sustainable-home-really-cost) Tim Sweeney: Jun 23, 2023 Firstly, your Green or Sustainable Home does not have to look like something from another world. In fact, if you're... ###### 2 min read #### [Your Future Depends Upon Switching to Green Energy & Green Buildings](https://www.simplus-systems.com/en/blog/everyone-needs-to-switch-to-green-energy-green-buildings) Tim Sweeney: Jun 23, 2023 The Simple Truths are: Fossil Fuels are the predominant source of energy for most of our lives. 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