If you are a builder or designer tired of:
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Explaining the value of high-performance homes to clients or crews
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Juggling energy code updates and compliance paperwork
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Dealing with site delays from missing details or unclear specs
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Watching performance targets drive up costs with little payoff
It doesn’t have to be that way.
We work with builders and design teams to make low-carbon construction easier.
From energy modelling and mechanical design to airtightness support and carbon reporting, we help you deliver smarter, code-compliant homes — without overcomplicating the process or the budget.
Want to receive expert guidance and support from design to occupancy?
ESSENTIAL
Minimum Compliance, Maximum Clarity
For: Builders and consultants who just need to get it done.
- Meets all municipal energy code requirements
- Designed for teams who already know their assemblies and targets
- No fuss, no fluff — just clean documentation that gets you through permit
Optional add-ons:
🔧 Mechanical Design
💨 Air Boss airtightness support
➤ Ideal for Step Code 3 projects with a clear direction.
ENHANCED
Smarter Paths to Step 5 or Net Zero
For: Teams aiming higher, with flexibility built in.
- Multiple options to meet Step Code 5 or Net Zero
- Assembly and system comparisons to fit your budget and build
- Room-by-room F280-12 heat loss/heat gain calculations for proper mechanical sizing
- Designed to integrate easily with your own workflow
Optional add-ons:
🔧 Mechanical Design
💨 Air Boss airtightness support
➤ Expert guidance that pays off when design decisions are made early — before things get expensive.
ULTIMATE
Full Performance, Full Support
For: Builders and design teams managing both energy and carbon.
- Everything in the Enhanced Plan
- Full Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) with permit-ready reporting
- Smart carbon strategies that unlock cost savings and reduce risk
Optional add-ons:
🔧 Mechanical Design
💨 Air Boss airtightness support
➤ Our most complete service: built for projects that aim to stay ahead of code and future embodied carbon requirements.
What does a high-performance home look like?
Step Code Level: Step 5 & Zero Carbon Step Code
GHG: 108.4 kgCO2e/year
GHGi: 1.24 kgCO2e/m2/year
Embodied Carbon: 13,866 kgCO2e
Embodied Carbon Intensity: 118kgCO2e/m2
Energy bill: $86/month
Space heating & DHW: Electric baseboards & integrated heat pump DHW.
No fossil fuels burnt to heat space and hot water.
Innovative prefabricated panels made locally in Pemberton, filled with blown-in cellulose insulation for easy installation, exceptional thermal performance, and low embodied carbon.
Triple-glazed windows positioned to take advantage of the sun and solar heat gain.
Lean design, incorporating adaptability features. Future-proofed if the homeowners need to add floor space later on.
What our clients say about us
"I was impressed by their responsiveness and timeliness as well as their ability to collaborate effectively with our designer and builder to validate that we met our goals of building a net-zero ready Step 5 home with low embodied carbon."
"Carbon Wise is one of the few companies offering combined embodied carbon and energy modelling services. Highly recommend this team for your low-carbon construction needs."
"They helped us compare different options for insulation and guided us in how to ensure that the home was warm, airtight, and energy efficient."
"I had a fabulous experience working with Carbon Wise on my new build."