A: The minimum standard you can legally build a home to is to the building code, and in NZ, that standard is not particularly high. A performance home will perform beyond what can be achieved by merely building to code. While others concentrate solely on improving airtightness to achieve their idea of performance, Premium Homes takes a more holistic approach. Our view on what makes a performance home includes: No / low toxins in building materials Measurably high-quality indoor air Moisture management / controlled humidity Improved structural strength and fire retardancy Lower CO2 footprint Lower use of plastics Improved air tightness

A: There are many benefits to building a Foreverbreathe performance home, including reduced energy costs, improved indoor air quality and a smaller carbon footprint. Our eco homes are also stronger than traditional homes.