Upstate House

High-Performance House

High-performance housing is any house that is built or renovated with energy-efficiency as one of the motivating or controlling conditions. Upstate House’s annual High-Performance House is a guide for those seeking to build or renovate within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A high-performance home focuses on its inhabitants and the environment―but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a “perfect” solution.

Thank you to our 2025 High-Performance House Guide sponsors.