Sustainable Building Programs
This is an abbreviated summary of various types of ‘Efficient Building’ that applies in British Columbia. For detailed questions on each program please CONTACT US or the Authority pertaining to the type of building program.
Passive House
Main Focus
- Building Shape
Gulf Island Passive House © HA Photograhy 2015
- Solar Exposure
- Superinsulation
- Air TIghtness
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Ventilation
- Reduce Thermal Bridging
Cost of Program Comparison
Cost of Program refers to administrative costs only, not cost of building materials or methods. This is a rough estimate only; costs will vary depending on the size and complexity of the house, and the services required.
- $$$$
Ease Of Use/Compliance
- On a scale of 1 (Easy) to 5 (Difficult): 5
Air Tightness Requirement
- 0.6 AC/H
Uses Energuide
- No, Energuide is not a requirement.
Built Green
Main Focus
- Envelope & Energy
Mermaid Manor: Bright Idea Photography
- Materials & Methods
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) & Ventilation
- Waste Management
- Water Conservation
Authority
Cost of Program Comparison
Cost of Program refers to administrative costs only, not cost of building materials or methods. This is a rough estimate only; costs will vary depending on the size and complexity of the house, and the services required.
- $
Ease Of Use/Compliance
- On a scale of 1 (Easy) to 5 (Difficult): 1
Air Tightness Requirement
- No specified target
Uses Energuide
- Yes
Net Zero
Main Focus
- Solar Exposure
- Efficient Construction
- Integrated Renewables
- Grid-tied
- Water Conservation
Cost of Program Comparison
Cost of Program refers to administrative costs only, not cost of building materials or methods. This is a rough estimate only; costs will vary depending on the size and complexity of the house, and the services required.
- $$
Ease Of Use/Compliance
- On a scale of 1 (Easy) to 5 (Difficult): 2
Air Tightness Requirement
- 1.5 AC/H
Uses Energuide
- Yes
LEED
Main Focus
- Innovation & Design
- Location & Linkages
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy & Atmosphere
- Materials & Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Awareness & Education
Authority
Cost of Program Comparison
Cost of Program refers to administrative costs only, not cost of building materials or methods. This is a rough estimate only; costs will vary depending on the size and complexity of the house, and the services required.
- $$$$$
Ease Of Use/Compliance
- On a scale of 1 (Easy) to 5 (Difficult): 4
Air Tightness Requirement
- No specific target
Uses Energuide
- Yes
R2000
Main Focus
- Energy
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Sustainable Materials
Authority
Cost of Program Comparison
Cost of Program refers to administrative costs only, not cost of building materials or methods. This is a rough estimate only; costs will vary depending on the size and complexity of the house, and the services required.
- $$$
Ease Of Use/Compliance
- On a scale of 1 (Easy) to 5 (Difficult): 3
Air Tightness Requirement
- 1.5 AC/H
Uses Energuide
- Yes
