What is more Durable than a Home?

By David Bates
Why build a house out of polyurethane foam when we can make houses out of natural materials like mud, wood and straw? As a general contractor and a HERS energy rater, I became interested in structurally insulated panels (SIPs) because of the high R-value of polyurethane foam and it’s inherent ability to create [...]

Solargon’s and SIPS keep out the Heat in Hot Climates

ICS SIPs and Solargon uses the best insulation available: high R-value, injected, rigid, closed-cell polyurethane.  It serves to totally eliminate four of the six mechanisms of heat transfer (convection, air intrusion, air infiltration, and moisture accumulation), and significantly reduces the other two (conduction and radiation).  Each of these are detailed in our brief article “Mechanisms [...]

SIPS Polyurethane Stays Connected

Q.  One architect has read a lot about SIPs and his skepticism is about the polyurethane staying connected to the OSB. He believes/heard that they delaminate over time. He said, “If you have information showing me otherwise it would be a delightful read.”
A. Polyurethane serves not only as the insulation and sealant, but it is [...]

Humanitarian Building Projects with Solargon Structures

Much of this website is dedicated to the myriad ways that Solargons can serve as residential, commercial and/or recreational buildings. For 99% of the companies out there, that would be sufficient. But Solargons aren’t just ordinary buildings. And we like to think we’re not just ordinary people. See, we have a lot of hopes and [...]

Solargon Smart Cabins

The “Smart Cabin” is an energy saving octagonal structure designed to take full advantage of the sun. Even during a mostly cloudy day, the building will gain solar energy and heat itself. An operable skylight at the peak of the roof opens to allow for summertime cooling. In winter, temperature difference between [...]

Solargon Residential Housing

A Solargon offers an excellent combination of usable indoor space, small footprint, extremely efficient energy usage, sturdy construction, healthy indoor atmosphere, and low maintenance.

Solargon Recreational Buildings

Solargon Recreational Buildings:
The Perfect Spot for your
Hobby or Craft Activities
Do you have a hobby activity in need of a new home? You need a building large enough to host meetings, parties, team events and other group activities, But your budget needs a building small enough to buy and maintain. Your site needs that paradoxical structure [...]

Solargon Passive Green Solar Solutions

Your best choice for cost-effective, environmentally friendly buildings.
What are Solargon Structures?
Solar Hogans are octagonal buildings featuring passive solar design principles. The shape is inspired by design elements from Native American and Asian nomadic tribes, while the materials represent the latest in green building technologies. We have created structures that work with and within the environment [...]