Building Innovation: Does High Performance Construction Cost More?
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Purpose:
This bulletin reviews case studies from BC Housing buildings to examine whether designing higher performance buildings impacts the overall cost to construction. Data from 38 BC Housing buildings, with three highlighted in greater detail, review higher performance construction designs and whether it increases the cost of new buildings.
Impact:
This bulletin shares BC Housing’s lessons learned as it moves towards requiring low carbon, energy efficient, and more resilient affordable housing in B.C.Theme:
Category:
Residential Design and Construction Guides
Published:
6/25/2024
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Audience:
architects, design professionals, developers, researchers
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