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Super Efficient Home Checklist
The Super Efficient Home Checklist is the complete pre design planning tool for anyone who wants a home that performs. It walks you through every major decision before drawings are finalized so you avoid costly mistakes and build a home that is comfortable, healthy, energy saving, and future ready.
This checklist is designed for homeowners, architects, builders, and energy professionals who want to create Net Zero capable homes, Passive House level performance, all electric designs, or simply smarter homes with lower bills and better comfort.
Built on proven building science, the Super Efficient Home Checklist covers site planning, insulation, air sealing, HVAC right sizing, indoor air quality, windows and doors, moisture management, water efficiency, renewable readiness, battery planning, and even cold climate power protection.
A home built smarter from the start will perform better for decades.
What You Get
• A clear construction checklist for high performance homes
• Best practices that keep air, moisture, and heat under control
• Planning that reduces energy loads before renewables are added
• Renewable system readiness for solar, wind, or geothermal
• Optional cold climate battery protection guidance for off grid builds
Powerful Outcomes
• Lower utility bills for the life of the home
• Healthier indoor air and balanced humidity
• Reduced drafts, noise, and hot or cold spots
• Continuous comfort in every room
• Fewer change orders and delays
• Better documentation for inspections and resale
Who It Helps
• Homeowners planning new builds
• Builders upgrading energy performance
• Architects designing smarter homes
• Energy consultants guiding Net Zero projects
• Anyone who wants comfort and savings for the life of their home
Why It Works
This is not a generic green building checklist. It is a practical tool utilized for thousands of super efficient homes across North America. Every decision supports a measurable improvement in comfort, durability, and energy performance.
Small choices make a big difference when they are made early.
Plan a home you will be proud of for decades to come.
The Super Efficient Home Checklist is the complete pre design planning tool for anyone who wants a home that performs. It walks you through every major decision before drawings are finalized so you avoid costly mistakes and build a home that is comfortable, healthy, energy saving, and future ready.
This checklist is designed for homeowners, architects, builders, and energy professionals who want to create Net Zero capable homes, Passive House level performance, all electric designs, or simply smarter homes with lower bills and better comfort.
Built on proven building science, the Super Efficient Home Checklist covers site planning, insulation, air sealing, HVAC right sizing, indoor air quality, windows and doors, moisture management, water efficiency, renewable readiness, battery planning, and even cold climate power protection.
A home built smarter from the start will perform better for decades.
What You Get
• A clear construction checklist for high performance homes
• Best practices that keep air, moisture, and heat under control
• Planning that reduces energy loads before renewables are added
• Renewable system readiness for solar, wind, or geothermal
• Optional cold climate battery protection guidance for off grid builds
Powerful Outcomes
• Lower utility bills for the life of the home
• Healthier indoor air and balanced humidity
• Reduced drafts, noise, and hot or cold spots
• Continuous comfort in every room
• Fewer change orders and delays
• Better documentation for inspections and resale
Who It Helps
• Homeowners planning new builds
• Builders upgrading energy performance
• Architects designing smarter homes
• Energy consultants guiding Net Zero projects
• Anyone who wants comfort and savings for the life of their home
Why It Works
This is not a generic green building checklist. It is a practical tool utilized for thousands of super efficient homes across North America. Every decision supports a measurable improvement in comfort, durability, and energy performance.
Small choices make a big difference when they are made early.
Plan a home you will be proud of for decades to come.