High-Performance Building
Building science meets exceptional craftsmanship
Achieving a high-performance build requires an understanding of building science, careful planning and detail-oriented execution. As long as these elements are present from the beginning, any build can create a high-performance home that is extremely comfortable to live in, has generational durability — and yes — is remarkably energy efficient. While not every client wants to pursue certifications such as Passive House or LEED, we believe every client should enjoy the benefits of a home built to the exacting standards necessary to achieve these types of certifications.
Comfort
While most think high-performance or Passive House building techniques are about energy efficiency — and they are — we believe the most notable difference in a high-performance home is the level of comfort the home provides its occupants every day. Imagine living in a house that has no hot or cold spots, isn't drafty in winter or too hot near the windows in summer afternoons. Imagine a house in which the air is always fresh, free of odors and allergens. What about a house that maintains its temperature with ease no matter how crazy the Colorado weather is on the outside. Comfort is absolutely the most remarkable attribute of a home built with high-performance techniques, and a benefit you will enjoy every day of the year.
Durability
Durability is another key reason to consider building your next home with high-performance objectives. While not a specific measurable of a high-performance home, durability is a natural byproduct of the careful attention to detail and redundancy incorporated into every system in the building envelope. Water and moisture are by far the most damaging elements to a home. It's not a question of if something will get wet — it inevitably will — it's a question of can it dry properly without causing damage due to rot or mold. In order to achieve the air tightness and thermal efficiencies we strive for in high-performance building, we pay significant attention to the continuity of every system that makes up the building envelope. As a result, high-performance homes are simply better at dealing with nature's damaging elements and critters.
Energy & Cost Efficiency
Whether your goal is to achieve net-zero energy, Passive House certification, or simply future-proof your wallet against the constant rise in energy costs, building a high-performance home can dramatically reduce your monthly energy bill. In addition there can be many tax benefits and rebates which, when combined with the energy savings, can often offset any additional costs of high-performance materials and appliances in just a few years.
High-Performance Building FAQs
The questions we hear most about building science, comfort, and efficiency.
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