high performance building
Defined in 2 places of the United States Code.
In this section, the term “high performance building” means a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity.
Source
- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 16194The Public Health and Welfare · Building standards · in this section
The term “high-performance building” means a building that integrates and optimizes on a life cycle basis all major high performance attributes, including energy conservation, environment, safety, security, durability, accessibility, cost-benefit, productivity, sustainability, functionality, and operational considerations.
Source
- 2007–present42 U.S.C. § 17061The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this title