In residential construction, HIGH PERFORMANCE means:
- Planned and modelled for energy efficiency - per square area energy use target
- Super insulated - High R-Value, continuous layers all around
- Air Tight - 1.0 ACH@50Pa or better with dedicated air barrier
- Ventilated - HRV / ERV balanced with right sized HVAC
- Vapour controlled - Interior and exterior vapour drive are handled
- Tested and Commissioned - Blower door testing and operation review.