Breathe Easier in Smoke Season: Why Your Home’s Air Quality Matters Now
Wildfire season is no longer a regional concern — it’s a national health threat. As smoke drifts east from Canada and the western U.S., cities hundreds or even thousands of …
Why Airtightness Matters — The Hidden Key to Comfort, Health & Efficiency
When people think about a comfortable home, they often imagine plush furniture, warm lighting, or beautiful finishes. But one of the most important — and least visible — contributors …
What is the HERS Rating System and Why Is It Important?
If you’re considering building a custom green home, then you’re already thinking about sustainability and living in a house that’s better for the environment. You may have even heard reference …
What is Passive Solar and How Does It Work?
Guest Author: Original article written by Julie Scott and published in June 2018; updated in July 2025 With an increased focus on greener building and energy efficiency, the term …
Your Home’s Thermal Envelope: The Most Important Element for an Energy Efficient Home
“To Build it Right You Must Build it Tight” Michael Trolle, Principal and Cofounder of Building Performance Cooperative Your Home’s “Building Envelope” is arguably the most important aspect of making …
Why Choose Building Performance Cooperative?
Transcript: Building Performance Cooperative has been building better homes in Connecticut and New York since 1998. Our homes deliver benefits that only well-designed, properly-engineered and quality-built green homes can provide. …
The HVAC & Air Quality Systems That Makes BPC Green Homes Healthy
When building a new custom green home with Building Performance Cooperative, you’re investing in more than just a well-built, custom-designed house. We stake our reputation on the fact that our …
How Building Performance Cooperative Uses Building Science to Build Better Homes
Building science is the cornerstone of Building Performance Cooperative’ approach to constructing high-performance custom green homes. By leveraging the principles of building science, we ensure our homes are not only …
How Environmentally Friendly Homes Are Better for Your Well-Being
High-performance homes use less energy and have lower carbon emissions compared to conventional homes, which makes them better for the planet. In addition to the environmental advantages, however, green homes …
Age in Place: Using Green Renovations to Create a Healthier, More Comfortable, and Eco-Friendly Home
Aging in place has become a popular choice for many households, offering the comfort of staying in a familiar environment while maintaining independence. But not every home is set up …
Why Custom-Built Green Homes Are Better
If you’re looking to build a new home, you have a few different options available. The first would be to build based on a stock home plan. The second would …
Process Spotlight: Working with Architects
Building Performance Cooperative has built a reputation throughout Connecticut and the adjoining areas of New York state as a leading authority in sustainable home building, with more than 25 years …