The Essentials: Elements of High-Performance Buildings – Part 2 (July 2023)

High performance in commercial assets is a complex and multifaceted undertaking, dependent on such considerations as goals, budgets and the project at hand. But at its core, performance is a study of systems and applications, of equipment and the maximization of their function. The higher aims of performance, such as the involvement and embrace of local community needs, while vital, follows. Our two-part series goes in-depth on what makes a high-performance buildings worth pursuing and understanding. Part two of the series extensively covers ESG mandates and how high-performance buildings can help owners and managers meet these goals, in a variety of fashions.