There are many factors that will impact the cost of a high-performance home. Each customer is unique and we can provide the homeowner with the right information to make educated decisions about the design of their home.
Through the proper balance and design of the foundation, overall structure, wall system, mechanical systems, glazings, overhangs, and air barrier we are able to provide a cost-effective solution to meet our customer’s needs and budget. The estimated cost premium for a high-performance home is typically between 5-15% for a single-family home.
If the premium for such a home is beyond our customer’s budget we recommend building a Net Zero Ready home. This is a home with enhanced insulation values, air tightness, glazings, and an efficiently designed mechanical system, which is ready for a photovoltaic system to be added at a later date. This protects the customer’s investment and ensures that the home does not become “outdated” as building codes and new construction performance standards improve.