PERFORMANCE BY DESIGN
DREAM | BUILD | LEGACY
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Delivering Quality and Comfort while Ensuring Value and Security
Every great legacy starts with a dream.
Building your vision with precision and care.
Your legacy, built to last.
Performance By Design serves as a comprehensive custom home builder located in St. Francis MN. We’re a team of fully-certified professionals who tackle everything from complex large projects to smaller scale jobs. Fueled by our commitment to excellence, we go the extra mile to make sure clients are completely satisfied with our work. Each project is well coordinated from "dirt to doorknobs" accounting for all aspects of performance based construction. Our *building as a systems approach* ensures everything and everybody works together.
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At Performance by Design, we specialize in creating high-performance custom homes that balance quality, value, and long-term cost savings. By integrating advanced building techniques like Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), we ensure that your home is designed not just for today, but for decades of durability, energy efficiency, and financial sustainability.
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Why Choose Performance by Design?
A Smarter Way to Build
Our approach focuses on innovation and efficiency. By incorporating Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) into our construction process, we provide homes that are more affordable to maintain, quicker to build, and environmentally responsible. SIPs deliver significant long-term cost savings by reducing energy bills and lowering maintenance needs—without compromising design or comfort.
Energy Efficiency Meets Cost-Effectiveness
Homes built with SIPs are tightly sealed and well-insulated, making them highly energy-efficient. This leads to:
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• Lower monthly utility bills: Save up to 50% on heating and cooling costs.
• Reduced construction timelines: SIPs allow faster assembly, cutting labor costs.
• Fewer long-term expenses: With fewer drafts, better structural integrity, and less wear-and-tear, SIP homes are built to last with minimal upkeep.
Building as a System: Smarter, Faster, Stronger
At Performance by Design, we treat every home as an integrated system where all components work together for optimal performance. This philosophy drives everything we do, from design to construction, ensuring your home is efficient, comfortable, and financially effective.
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Design
We begin with your vision and carefully analyze how SIPs can enhance your home’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Every design is tailored to maximize energy savings and align with your lifestyle.
Process
Our efficient building process includes prefabricated SIPs that are manufactured off-site for faster, more precise construction. This minimizes delays, reduces waste, and ultimately lowers costs.
Build
The final step is creating a home that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. With SIP technology, your home is built stronger, tighter, and smarter, offering long-term financial and energy benefits.
Why SIP Technology Matters
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are at the forefront of modern building innovation. These panels combine insulation and structural support in one efficient package, offering benefits such as:
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• Cost savings: SIPs reduce material waste and labor time, making them more affordable over the life of the home.
• Durability: SIPs provide stronger structural integrity compared to traditional framing, reducing long-term repair costs.
• Environmental benefits: Fewer resources are needed to heat and cool a SIP home, supporting sustainable living.
Energy Efficiency Without Compromise
Efficiency starts with design. At Performance by Design, we prioritize homes that conserve energy, reduce costs, and provide a comfortable living environment. SIP homes are a key part of this strategy, delivering airtight, well-insulated spaces that minimize energy waste while lowering monthly utility expenses.
Financially Smart and Environmentally Friendly
When you choose Performance by Design, you’re investing in a smarter future. SIP homes not only offer upfront savings through faster construction but also provide long-term financial benefits by slashing energy costs. With the perfect blend of performance and affordability, our SIP-built homes are a win for your wallet and the planet.
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Let Performance by Design show you how innovation and cost effectiveness come together to create your dream home. Contact us today to learn more about how SIP technology can make your sucotm home a smarter, more efficient investment.​​
Building Tight Homes for Efficiency
We understand that efficiency starts with design. That's why we focus on building tight homes that prioritize energy conservation without compromising on comfort. A tight home not only reduces energy consumption but also enhances indoor air quality, creating a healthier living environment.
Science-Based Approach to Energy Efficiency
Energy use is affected by everything, from building materials to HVAC systems. By understanding the science of a home, we implement strategies that optimize energy performance and minimize waste. Our goal is to design homes that operate efficiently and sustainably for years to come.
Ventilate Right, Live Right
At Performance by Design, we believe in the mantra: "Build it tight, ventilate it right." Proper ventilation is crucial for maintaining indoor air quality and preventing issues like mold and moisture buildup. We integrate ventilation solutions that ensure fresh, clean air circulation throughout your home.
Promoting Healthy Living
We prioritize the health and well-being of our clients by creating homes that are not only energy-efficient but also promote a healthy lifestyle. Our focus on a healthy house design results in spaces that are comfortable, safe, and conducive to overall wellness.
High Performance with Design Always Pays
Investing in high-performance design pays off in the long run. Our homes not only save you money on energy bills but also increase resale value and contribute to a sustainable future. With Performance By Design, you can trust that every aspect of your home is meticulously crafted for optimal performance and durability.
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