Why Comfort is an Excellent Benefit of a High Performance Home
- Audree Grubesic
- Sep 28, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: 17 hours ago
On this edition of High Performance Build on Offsite Dirt, Mark Wille and Shaun St-Amour are joined by Joe Konopacki, Insight Property Services, and Aron Jones, Big Dog Construction as they discuss why Comfort is an excellent benefit of a high performance home or building. Advanced insulation and air sealing techniques ensure consistent indoor temperatures, eliminating drafts and cold spots.
Energy-efficient windows with multiple panes and low-emissivity coatings regulate heat transfer, maintaining a cozy environment year-round. High-performance HVAC systems provide precise control over heating and cooling, further enhancing comfort by minimizing temperature fluctuations and maintaining optimal indoor air quality. Overall, these attributes combine to create a remarkably comfortable living space in a high-performance home.
Comfort is the outcome of good building science—not a luxury add-on. Building science made simple explains how insulation, airtightness, moisture control, and ventilation work together to stabilize indoor temperatures and eliminate drafts. When the fundamentals are right, comfort becomes consistent in every room.
The Impact of Quietness when Building a High Performance Build
One of the most immediate comfort upgrades in a high-performance home is how quiet it feels. This piece explains how airtight construction, better insulation, and high-performance windows reduce outside noise and vibration. The result is a calmer indoor environment that supports sleep, focus, and relaxation.
High-Performance Windows Save Money
High-performance windows improve comfort while cutting energy waste. Better glazing, frames, and air sealing reduce heat loss, minimize cold surfaces and drafts, and can help right-size HVAC equipment. Over time, those performance gains translate into lower utility bills and fewer comfort complaints.
links: Joe: https://www.insightpsinc.com/
IG: @insightps
Aron: IG: @bigdogconstruction.gm
Infographic supplied by Passive House Accelerator https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/passive-house/passive-house-benefits
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