To reinforce the thermal efficiency of the envelope, 16-inch-wide I-joists made from black spruce lumber were employed as wall studs, allowing for what Bernheimer describes as 

a “tremendous amount 

of insulation.”  Photo 1 of 3 in Project: R-House

Project: R-House

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To reinforce the thermal efficiency of the envelope, 16-inch-wide I-joists made from black spruce lumber were employed as wall studs, allowing for what Bernheimer describes as a "tremendous amount of insulation."