A high-performance building satisfies a wide range of key performance criteria, with energy efficiency being one of those. However, the opposite is not always the case, meaning an energy efficient building is not necessarily a high-performance building. 

Based on several examples and case studies, this whole-day workshop will explain the differences between a “high performance” and “energy efficient” building and will familiarize participants with the concept of holistic approach towards building envelope energy efficiency. It would be demonstrated that embracing such holistic approach would be essential as the industry aims for higher levels of energy efficiency. Furthermore, participants will see how such holistic approach will pave the path towards creating “high performance” buildings that support the following three goals:

• Superior experience for end users 
• Long-term performance of buildings
• Sustainable environmental practices