HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDING

What is High-Performance Building?

High-performance building is a smarter way people think about buildings. It means getting all the components and systems to work together seamlessly for a smart and effective solution. The process takes planning, testing, and close coordination.

How is it Achieved?

1. Plan the Site with the Sun in Mind

2. Keep the Building Simple

3. Put Windows in the Right Places

4. Make a Great Building Envelope with…

   • Continuous Insulation

   • Continuous Airtightness

   • Reduced Thermal Bridging

   • Efficient Windows and Doors

5. Use Efficient Building Systems including...

   • Heat Recovery Ventilation

   • Efficient Water Heater with a Heat Pump

   • Efficient Heating and Cooling with a Heat Pump

6. Build A Team Around These Goals

What are the Benefits?

Energy Efficiency - Reduce utility costs and dependency on utility companies

Good Air Quality - Gain control over your interior air quality by balancing the intake of filtered fresh air and the exhaust of stale air

Thermal Comfort - Eliminate temperature differences within your home

Quiet - Significantly reduce outside noise

Durability - Intelligent envelopes control water and prevent unwanted moisture build up

Resiliency - Adaptable to more extreme climate conditions and periods of vacancy

Lower Operating Costs - Better quality + Less complexity = Less maintenance

Higher Value - Energy efficient homes can command higher real estate values