There is more to the exterior design of a home than just a pretty façade. In resilient, comfortable, high-performance residential projects, design of the building envelope is the homes – and its occupants- primary defense against unnecessary moisture and comfort related failures.
Given the issues of building resilience, durability, design, and client comfort, some builders are leaning on new performance standards to create high-performance home exteriors. It all starts with understanding a few important principles.