Both types of homes use less energy, and they are healthier to live in. They use better materials and methods than a normal home. Here is the big difference: a Passive Home must follow a strict set of rules, checked by an outside group called PHINZ, the Passive House Institute New Zealand. To pass, a Passive Home must meet rules for:How much heat and energy it usesTotal energy use, like heating, hot water, and daily powerAirtightness, tested to make sure air does not leak outComfort, so rooms stay comfortable all year and can only get above 25°C for 10% of the year, at most To reach this level, we use smart design, placing the home to catch the right sun and shade before we even add heating or cooling systems.A high-performance home has the same goal, but it does not have an outside group checking it. It still uses much better materials and methods than a normal build, staying cool in summer and warm in winter while using less energy too. The goal is the same either way: a comfortable, healthy home for your family.Read more about Passive Homes