This practical manual explains the principles behind high-performance and Net Zero home construction in Vancouver and British Columbia. It brings together building-envelope design, insulation, airtightness, energy modelling, windows, mechanical systems, hot water, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy and construction quality control to help homeowners understand how these systems work together to achieve measurable building performance
What You'll Learn in This Net Zero Homes Guide
- What Net Zero means for a residential home
- Energy modelling and performance targets
- High-performance building envelopes
- Insulation and airtightness
- Windows, doors and thermal bridging
- Heating, cooling and ventilation systems
- Domestic hot water and electrical planning
- Solar PV, battery storage and EV readiness
- Construction quality control, testing and commissioning
About This Net Zero Homes Guide
Net Zero is a whole-building performance objective rather than a collection of individual green products. The manual explains how the building envelope, airtightness, insulation, windows, mechanical systems, energy modelling and renewable-energy systems need to be coordinated from design through construction and commissioning.
High-performance construction depends on protecting the design assumptions throughout the building process. Energy targets, airtightness, insulation, mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, testing and documentation all need to be coordinated and verified so the completed home performs as intended