/ HIGH PERFORMANCE HOMES - BOSTON MA

Not Just Homes, but Habitats for the Future

As a leading custom home builder in Boston, MA we help you build a home that is more than a beautiful structure. Our high performance homes redefine luxury, sustainability, and cutting-edge innovation. GC Builders is a Boston based builder with decades of expertise in luxury residential construction and remodeling. What differentiates us is our particular focus on sustainability. Get in touch to discuss your vision of a future-proof home with us!

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/ WHAT ARE HIGH PERFORMANCE HOUSES?

Luxury That Lasts: Where Efficiency Meets Elegance

High Performance Houses are luxury residences that are engineered to exceed traditional construction standards and building code requirements.

Also, all our high-performance projects meet stringent certification programs such as Passive House or phius certifications. Besides a superior energy efficiency, they also provide better indoor air quality due to better insulation and air-tightness and are more durable and long-lasting.

Premium materials and advanced building since are utilized in the construction process which helps contribute to a higher resale value of your home.

As homebuyers are becoming more aware of rising energy costs, buildings with lower electricity consumption are increasingly popular - in particular in areas with high energy costs and extreme weather patterns, such as the Greater Boston area.

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The Building Science we Utilize to Construct High Performance Homes

Position of the Building

When building a new home, positioning it correctly for optimal orientation to maximize sunlight in winter while minimizing heat gain in summer, as well as benefiting from wind patterns is key. This lessens the impact of the significant seasonal climate shifts typical for the Greater Boston and New England area.

Use of Solar Power

Leveraging solar panels is key to achieving net-zero energy status. While Massachusetts has the image of being a gloomy state, on average Bostonians can enjoy 7.5 hours of daily sunshine - top 10% in the US (Source) and ideal to use solar photovoltaic panels for better energy resilience.

Insulation

Superior insulation is at the heart of high performance construction techniques. We use advanced materials such as spray foam insulation and dense-packed cellulose to minimize thermal bridging and to maintain stable indoor temperatures throughout the year.

Natural vs Electrical Lighting

Efficient lighting design balances the optimal use natural daylight with energy-efficient LED fixtures. This is achieved by placing windows to maximize daylight while minimizing heat gain. Installing solar shades, shutters and cellular blinds further helps optimize light vs heat trade-offs.

Air Tightness

Air tight sealing techniques and rigorous blower door testing help us identify air leakages and achieve unparalleled airtightness. This reduces drafts, moisture and contributes to lower energy bills, and a more consistent indoor climate.

Use of Quality Materials

We use locally sourced premium finishes, sustainably harvested hardwoods and moisture-resistant materials suitable for Boston’s coastal climate to create durable and timeless aesthetics aligned with your design vision.