Designing a Healthier Building:
Specifying building products, materials, furnishings, finishes and using cleaning products and processes that emit low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Assessing the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) system to ensure that the system effectively removes indoor air contaminants and provides the prescribed amounts of clean, outdoor air as needed
Using Energy Efficient window coverings to insure as much as 50% reduction of a buildings heating and cooling energy
Consumer Buying Trends - Buying Patterns for the Home
NARI poll suggests major determinants of project satisfaction amoung remodeling consumers........
49% outcome and design
22% Needs were met
19% Accessibility, timeliness of remodel contractor during the project
6% Safety precautions, cleanliness during project
4% Finishing on time
The National Association fo the Remodeling Industry did this online survey of 200 Remodel Consumers between October 1 - November 30, 2010
