Home from the Heart Survey

2009

Type Of Home

Size of home: sqft.
Number of floors:
Basement
Wheelchair accessible
Budget: $
Home style: (i.e. Ranch, Contemporary, Traditional, Country, etc.)

Living Areas

	Informal "great room" concept with open living, kitchen & dining areas
	Formally defined spaces with separation of functions
	Combination: formal spaces, plus great room

Number of bedrooms:
Number of baths:
Number of "en-suites":
(bedroom with private bath)

Garage

Number of cars
Storage/shop

Kitchen

	Gourmet style kitchen, rich in amenities
	Full function kitchen with ample features
	Efficient kitchen with focus on space saving and multiple functions
	Open to family room
	Adjacent to garage

Utility Room

	Adjacent to kitchen/garage
	Adjacent to bedrooms

Extras

Interior:
Fireplace/woodstove
Vaulted ceilings
Skylights
Computer center
Beverage bar
Swimming Pool
Exterior:
Front porch
Deck/patio
Screened porch
Courtyard
Fireplace
Spa/hot tub
Water feature

Owners' Suite

Best location:

	Main Floor
	Upper Floor
	Isolated from other bedrooms
	Adjacent to other bedrooms

Green Building

Would you consider using the following "green building" techniques and products?

	Site selection to minimize environmental impact, such as an infill site
	Home plan design to minimize impact on trees, streams & slopes
	Advanced framing techniques to reduce materials and waste
	Advanced insulation methods to save energy
	Use of recycled or salvaged materials
	High efficiency heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, or solar space heating & cooling
	Water efficient faucets, showerheads & toilets
	Low VOC (volatile organic compound) paints, sealants & adhesives

How much extra would you consider spending to reduce environmental impact or increase energy efficiency?

	None, only use items with little or no extra cost
	5% extra
	10% extra
	20% extra
	No budget constraints; I want to incorporate as many "green" techniques & products as practical