What Is a Low Commitment Consultation for Airtightness — and How Will It Benefit Your Project?
Airtightness is one of those topics everyone knows matters — but few feel completely comfortable discussing.
Mention it in a project brief, sustainability target or compliance conversation and, more often than not, the room goes quiet. Questions surface quietly later: Do we really need it? How airtight is enough? What does this mean for cost, buildability and risk?
That uncertainty is exactly what SUHO’s Low Commitment Consultation (LCC) for Airtightness is designed to address.
What Is a Low Commitment Consultation for Airtightness?
A Low Commitment Consultation is a short, focused advisory session that gives project teams clarity on how airtightness and air control apply to their building.
Rather than starting with targets or testing requirements, the session begins by listening. We take time to understand your project type, intended use, design stage and any existing concerns or constraints. From there, our specialist explains airtightness in clear, practical terms — connecting air control to thermal comfort, energy efficiency, moisture management and long-term durability.
It’s not a sales pitch or a compliance audit. It’s a grounded, plain-language conversation that helps teams understand what airtightness actually means for their project.
Why Have a Low Commitment Consultation?
An LCC creates space for the right conversation to happen early.
By bringing designers, builders, project managers — and sometimes clients — together, the consultation helps teams:
- Understand where air leakage control is required
- Align on realistic, project-appropriate air control targets
- Discuss practical, buildable methods to achieve those targets
- Avoid misunderstandings that can lead to costly on-site fixes
Ultimately, it’s about clarity before decisions are locked in — when change is still easy and cost-effective.
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Why Project Teams and Clients Choose This Service
Project teams engage SUHO for an LCC because it reduces uncertainty without requiring a major upfront commitment.
The session helps teams to:
- Build confidence in meeting ESD, Green Star or other sustainability requirements
- Understand critical design and construction considerations for air control
- Receive practical, actionable guidance and a clear roadmap
- Reduce the risk of post-construction defects, testing failures or performance gaps
An LCC allows teams to make informed decisions early — without over-investing before the direction is clear.
When Is the Best Time to Engage?
Earlier is better.
Engaging with airtightness during concept or early design allows strategies to be integrated smoothly, rather than retrofitted later. This approach:
- Keeps construction costs more predictable
- Reduces risk during procurement and detailing
- Supports compliance with NCC pathways and sustainability frameworks
- Confirms mandatory airtightness targets for Green Star, Passivhaus, ADF projects or performance-based solutions
Early clarity is one of the most effective ways to protect both programme and budget.
Benefits for the Project Team and the Project
Participating in a Low Commitment Consultation provides immediate and long-term value by delivering:
Clear, achievable strategies for air control
A shared understanding across disciplines
Greater confidence in design, compliance and construction planning
Early identification of potential risks or constraints
Improved building performance — including comfort, energy efficiency and durability
It’s a low-risk step that delivers high value, supporting better collaboration and better outcomes.
Why Choose SUHO?
SUHO’s Low Commitment Consultation is designed to be supportive, focused and practical.
It’s particularly well suited to:
- Architects and designers seeking clarity on cost-benefit decisions
- Builders wanting buildable, realistic guidance
- Project managers aiming to reduce uncertainty around programme, procurement and risk
No prior airtightness knowledge is required. The goal is to align understanding, not overwhelm teams with technical detail.
In Summary
A Low Commitment Consultation isn’t about creating a perfectly sealed box. It’s about proportional, practical air control that supports healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient buildings.
For project teams looking to reduce uncertainty, align stakeholders and protect long-term building performance, an LCC is a smart early step — and often the difference between confusion and confidence.
If you’d like to explore whether a Low Commitment Consultation is right for your project, SUHO is always happy to talk.
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