LET US BE YOUR PARTNER IN HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDING DESIGN
The Whole-Building Approach to Constructing an Energy Efficient Building
The successful construction of a high-performance building considers the structure as one energy system in which each element is integrated to affect and influence the performance of the whole building. The whole-building approach to constructing a high-performance building also creates initial and long-term financial advantages during and post construction.
Characteristics of High-Performance Buildings
Energy-Efficient
High-performance buildings provide cost savings and positively impact the environment because they use less energy. Constructing a high-performance building requires builders to follow current green regulations and codes.
Resilient
High-performance buildings are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, power outages, flooding, and wildfires, protecting both the structure and its occupants during a natural disaster. Climate change resilience also lessens the financial and ecological cost of repairing and rebuilding.
Durable
A durable, high-performance building provides long-term benefits from the environmental and economic investment during its construction. Durable products require less frequent replacement, maintenance, and repairs, specifically an investment in moisture-and pest-resistance.
Excellent Indoor
Environmental Quality
A high performing building provides a safe and productive indoor environment for its occupants. Important IEQ features of a high-performance building include moisture-resistance, excellent acoustics, great lighting and good indoor air quality.
Characteristics of High-Performance Buildings
Energy-Efficient
High-performance buildings provide cost savings and positively impact the environment because they use less energy. Constructing a high-performance building requires builders to follow current green regulations and codes.
Resilient
High-performance buildings are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, power outages, flooding, and wildfires, protecting both the structure and its occupants during a natural disaster. Climate change resilience also lessens the financial and ecological cost of repairing and rebuilding.
Durable
A durable, high-performance building provides long-term benefits from the environmental and economic investment during its construction. Durable products require less frequent replacement, maintenance, and repairs, specifically an investment in moisture-and pest-resistance.
Excellent Indoor
Environmental Quality
A high performing building provides a safe and productive indoor environment for its occupants. Important IEQ features of a high-performance building include moisture-resistance, excellent acoustics, great lighting and good indoor air quality.
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— RESOURCES
Enbridge Savings by Design
SBD Energy Modelling Guideline
SBD Deep Energy Retrofit Modelling Guideline (coming April 2021)
SBD Commercial Application Workbook
City of Toronto – Toronto Green Standard
