We are early on in our testing for code approval. Right now the EcoSmart Stud is approved for Alternative Construction in the IRC code book as we move through the tests needed to be included in the IRC code book for normal construction.
In the day of computer design the EcoSmart stud started on the back of a napkin! Then a couple of conversations with a very smart Engineer to see if it was even a feasible idea. Then back to the drawing board for an initial design for the engineers to do some calculations on. Then we moved to a first design for physical testing (so they could break a stud or forty). Computer modeling for energy flow and some really cool color pictures! Now for some design tweaks for a final design to move through the code approval process.