SURE Construction: 03 Wall Framing

Insulating + Flood Loading
We started with a basic upgrade to conventional wood framing: 2x6 stud frame cavities for added insulation. We chose 16” instead of 24” spacing for added lateral strength to take on flood loading.

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— We are excited to have started building the SURE HOUSE in a parking lot on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken New Jersey. “SURE Construction” is a subset of our PopSci blog that we’ll use to chronicle our construction process. Check back often if you want to follow our progress and get a first hand view of how a sustainable and resilient house takes shape.

Simple Innovation
Easily Reproducible
House Bubble
Adjustments for Perfection
Coastal Strength + Durability
Bracing for a Storm
Storm Shutter Track
Roof Framing
 

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