### Question
How does Energy Efficiency define high performance building?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16194*, **high performance building** is defined as:

> a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16194*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part A-Energy Efficiency**

