Designing a project for an energy-efficient building requires careful planning and attention to details. A whole-building systems approach can help develop a successful strategy for incorporating energy efficiency and renewable energy Solar into your building.

A whole-house systems approach considers the interaction between you, your building site, your climate, and these other elements or components of your building:

• Appliances and home electronics
• Insulation and air sealing
• Lighting and daylighting
• Space heating and cooling
• Water heating
• Windows, doors, and skylights.

WeatherClad.com understands and uses this approach by recognize that the features of one component in the building can greatly affect other components, which ultimately affects the overall energy efficiency of the building.

These are some benefits of using a whole-building systems approach:

• Reduced utility and maintenance costs
• Increased comfort
• A healthier and safer indoor environment
• Improved building durability.