Passive House: Building for Comfort, Efficiency, and Sustainability

The Future of Comfortable, Efficient Living

Building a new home is one of life’s most important investments. At Works Construction, we believe your home should do more than provide shelter—it should deliver lasting comfort, health, and energy savings for generations. As a licensed general contractor and certified Passive House Tradesperson, I’ve dedicated my career to helping homeowners achieve ultra-efficient, comfortable, and sustainable living spaces. Whether you’re dreaming of a new custom build or planning a renovation, this guide will walk you through the benefits of high-performance building and why Passive House is considered the global gold standard.

What Is High-Performance & Passive House Building?

A high-performance home is designed and built to achieve exceptional levels of comfort, durability, and energy efficiency. Passive House takes these principles even further with a proven, science-based standard that delivers unmatched performance through airtight construction, super-insulation, thermal-bridge-free detailing, high-performance windows, and balanced ventilation with heat recovery.

Criteria	Standard Build	Passive House
Energy Use	Higher ongoing utility costs	Up to 90% lower energy use
Comfort	Temperature swings & drafts	Stable temps with no drafts
Air Quality	Unfiltered, stale air	Fresh, filtered air continuously
Durability	Typical detailing	Superior detailing, longer lifespan
Future-Proofing	Exposed to energy inflation	Resilient against rising energy costs

The Works Construction Advantage

We combine rigorous building science with a craftsman’s eye for detail. Our systems ensure you stay informed while we deliver uncompromising quality.

Experience

20+ years residential construction, 30 years supervising crews.

Certified Passive House

Tradesperson on staff for airtightness and thermal-bridge-free detailing

Buildertrend Transparency

Schedules, selections, budgets, photos, and messages in one place.

Remote-friendly workflow

weekly updates, video walkthroughs, and organized progress galleries.

Guided by Quality and Purpose

Safety, performance, and value guided by our mission and quality standards.

Designing Your Dream Home

Our step-by-step process keeps your project on time, on budget, and aligned with your performance goals.

Discovery & Consultation

Define your goals, budget, and lifestyle to guide the entire design process.

Concept & Orientation

Optimize your home’s layout for sunlight, views, and Northern Minnesota’s climate.

Energy Modeling

Simulate performance to refine materials, systems, and efficiency before building.

Detailed Planning & Selections

Finalize systems, materials, and schedules for a transparent build.

Construction

Build with precision, track progress, and verify airtightness through testing.

Commissioning & Handover

Fine-tune systems, complete training, and deliver your Owner’s Manual.

From cozy lakefront cabins to full home renovations, our work reflects what matters most to you. Explore projects built around comfort, function, and lasting value.

Build for Performance