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Zero to sixty — er, completion — in 3 months.

That’s fast for building a house, which is part of the story here.

Our warmly contemporary, 2,400-square-foot Celebration Idea House has risen in Sunset’s parking lot.

Panelized construction using structural insulating panels, or SIPs, made it possible.

Read about the 2006 Sunset and Popular Science House of Innovation!

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Terri Hunter-Davis
The design: The L-shaped house wraps around a patio and deck. The twist: The roof soars over the living-dining area and kitchen for maximum airiness on a compact site.

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The 2,413–square-foot Celebration Idea House showcases indoor-outdoor living.