PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

Homes That Endure, Adapt, and Build Legacy

Your home is more than a place to live—it’s a long-term investment in comfort, clarity, and care. At ONOMA Architecture, performance is built into every detail, ensuring your home operates efficiently, responds intelligently to its environment, and stands the test of time.

Why It Matters

High-performance design means your home works harder for you—today and for generations to come:

Confidence that your home is built to last

  • Clarity in how design choices affect comfort, cost, and efficiency

  • Connection to the land and materials that surround you

  • Legacy—a home that becomes a lasting investment

Why It Matters

High-performance design means your home works harder for you—today and for generations to come:

Confidence that your home is built to last

  • Clarity in how design choices affect comfort, cost, and efficiency

  • Connection to the land and materials that surround you

  • Legacy—a home that becomes a lasting investment

Why It Matters

High-performance design means your home works harder for you—today and for generations to come:

Confidence that your home is built to last

  • Clarity in how design choices affect comfort, cost, and efficiency

  • Connection to the land and materials that surround you

  • Legacy—a home that becomes a lasting investment

Designing for Performance

From concept to construction, we embed performance into every phase of design—so your home delivers lasting value, resilience, and personal meaning.

We combine:

  • Passive design strategies that reduce energy use naturally

  • Locally sourced, durable materials that reflect place and reduce impact

  • Low-waste construction methods that streamline building

  • Integrated systems thinking that balances performance and simplicity

  • RemoteCraft™ prefabrication that brings precision and efficiency to remote sites

This holistic approach ensures your home is not only efficient—but deeply aligned with your values.

Designing for Performance

From concept to construction, we embed performance into every phase of design—so your home delivers lasting value, resilience, and personal meaning.

We combine:

  • Passive design strategies that reduce energy use naturally

  • Locally sourced, durable materials that reflect place and reduce impact

  • Low-waste construction methods that streamline building

  • Integrated systems thinking that balances performance and simplicity

  • RemoteCraft™ prefabrication that brings precision and efficiency to remote sites

This holistic approach ensures your home is not only efficient—but deeply aligned with your values.

Designing for Performance

From concept to construction, we embed performance into every phase of design—so your home delivers lasting value, resilience, and personal meaning.

We combine:

  • Passive design strategies that reduce energy use naturally

  • Locally sourced, durable materials that reflect place and reduce impact

  • Low-waste construction methods that streamline building

  • Integrated systems thinking that balances performance and simplicity

  • RemoteCraft™ prefabrication that brings precision and efficiency to remote sites

This holistic approach ensures your home is not only efficient—but deeply aligned with your values.

Our Performance Strategies

“A well-designed home isn’t just built for today—it’s crafted to serve you for decades, with clarity, comfort, and enduring value.”

“A well-designed home isn’t just built for today—it’s crafted to serve you for decades, with clarity, comfort, and enduring value.”

We embed performance into every layer of design—so your home works smarter, lasts longer, and reflects what matters most to you.

We embed performance into every layer of design—so your home works smarter, lasts longer, and reflects what matters most to you.

PASSIVE DESIGN

We begin with fundamentals—orientation, daylighting, thermal mass, and ventilation—to reduce energy use and enhance comfort.

PASSIVE DESIGN

We begin with fundamentals—orientation, daylighting, thermal mass, and ventilation—to reduce energy use and enhance comfort.

PASSIVE DESIGN

We begin with fundamentals—orientation, daylighting, thermal mass, and ventilation—to reduce energy use and enhance comfort.

MATERIAL INTEGRITY

We select materials that are locally sourced, responsibly harvested, and inherently durable—reflecting your values and the character of the land.

MATERIAL INTEGRITY

We select materials that are locally sourced, responsibly harvested, and inherently durable—reflecting your values and the character of the land.

MATERIAL INTEGRITY

We select materials that are locally sourced, responsibly harvested, and inherently durable—reflecting your values and the character of the land.

EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION

Our documentation and coordination methods reduce waste and simplify building. Through RemoteCraft™ and thoughtful detailing, we maintain high standards of quality and care.

EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION

Our documentation and coordination methods reduce waste and simplify building. Through RemoteCraft™ and thoughtful detailing, we maintain high standards of quality and care.

EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION

Our documentation and coordination methods reduce waste and simplify building. Through RemoteCraft™ and thoughtful detailing, we maintain high standards of quality and care.

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Mechanical, electrical, and structural systems are designed with intention—balancing performance, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Mechanical, electrical, and structural systems are designed with intention—balancing performance, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

SYSTEMS INTEGRATION

Mechanical, electrical, and structural systems are designed with intention—balancing performance, efficiency, and long-term maintainability.

DESIGN FOR LONGEVITY

We create homes that evolve with your lifestyle, age gracefully, and feel timeless. Performance is embedded in the life of the home.

DESIGN FOR LONGEVITY

We create homes that evolve with your lifestyle, age gracefully, and feel timeless. Performance is embedded in the life of the home.

DESIGN FOR LONGEVITY

We create homes that evolve with your lifestyle, age gracefully, and feel timeless. Performance is embedded in the life of the home.

Your Values Made Visible

Whether it’s reducing energy use, sourcing locally, or building for future generations—we tailor performance to reflect what matters most to you.

Design That Maximizes Your Investment

PASSIVE DESIGN

We optimize solar orientation, cross ventilation, thermal mass, shading, and daylighting to naturally reduce energy use and enhance comfort.

PASSIVE DESIGN

We optimize solar orientation, cross ventilation, thermal mass, shading, and daylighting to naturally reduce energy use and enhance comfort.

PASSIVE DESIGN

We optimize solar orientation, cross ventilation, thermal mass, shading, and daylighting to naturally reduce energy use and enhance comfort.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar panels, battery storage, and geothermal systems provide clean, resilient energy solutions.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar panels, battery storage, and geothermal systems provide clean, resilient energy solutions.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar panels, battery storage, and geothermal systems provide clean, resilient energy solutions.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

We use low-VOC materials, airtight construction, mechanical ventilation (ERV/HRV), and humidity control to maintain a healthy indoor environment.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

We use low-VOC materials, airtight construction, mechanical ventilation (ERV/HRV), and humidity control to maintain a healthy indoor environment.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

We use low-VOC materials, airtight construction, mechanical ventilation (ERV/HRV), and humidity control to maintain a healthy indoor environment.

MATERIAL PERFORMANCE

We prioritize locally sourced, reclaimed, renewable, and durable materials that reflect your values and reduce impact.

MATERIAL PERFORMANCE

We prioritize locally sourced, reclaimed, renewable, and durable materials that reflect your values and reduce impact.

MATERIAL PERFORMANCE

We prioritize locally sourced, reclaimed, renewable, and durable materials that reflect your values and reduce impact.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE

Triple-pane windows, continuous insulation, thermal breaks, advanced framing, and air barriers ensure energy efficiency and comfort.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE

Triple-pane windows, continuous insulation, thermal breaks, advanced framing, and air barriers ensure energy efficiency and comfort.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE

Triple-pane windows, continuous insulation, thermal breaks, advanced framing, and air barriers ensure energy efficiency and comfort.

WATER EFFICIENCY

Low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and native landscaping conserve water and support local ecology.

WATER EFFICIENCY

Low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and native landscaping conserve water and support local ecology.

WATER EFFICIENCY

Low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and native landscaping conserve water and support local ecology.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Smart lighting, zoned HVAC, energy monitoring, and ENERGY STAR appliances reduce consumption and improve performance.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Smart lighting, zoned HVAC, energy monitoring, and ENERGY STAR appliances reduce consumption and improve performance.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Smart lighting, zoned HVAC, energy monitoring, and ENERGY STAR appliances reduce consumption and improve performance.

FIRE RESILIENCE (WUI)

Non-combustible cladding, defensible space, WUI-compliant detailing, and fire-rated assemblies protect homes in wildfire-prone areas.

FIRE RESILIENCE (WUI)

Non-combustible cladding, defensible space, WUI-compliant detailing, and fire-rated assemblies protect homes in wildfire-prone areas.

FIRE RESILIENCE (WUI)

Non-combustible cladding, defensible space, WUI-compliant detailing, and fire-rated assemblies protect homes in wildfire-prone areas.

Ready to Build for Performance?

Let’s design a home that reflects your values and becomes a lasting legacy.