Table 7 Actions taken by visitors within approximately 3 months of visiting the REEP house (n = 37)
From: Assessing the societal impacts of green demonstration homes: a Canadian case study
Action | Completed (%) | Planning to complete (%) |
|---|---|---|
n = 37 | n = 37 | |
Addition | 0 | 0 |
Attic insulation | 13.5 | 21.6 |
Basement insulation | 10.8 | 24.3 |
Central air conditioning | 8.1 | 5.4 |
Draft proofing (weather-stripping, caulking, etc.) | 8.1 | 13.5 |
Drain water heat recovery | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Grey water system | 0 | 0 |
Heating system | 13.5 | 2.7 |
Home renovation | 8.1 | 8.1 |
Lighting | 16.2 | 5.4 |
Low-flow toilets | 18.9 | 10.8 |
New garden or landscaping project | 5.4 | 8.1 |
Other | 13.5 | 16.2 |
Permeable paving | 2.7 | 8.1 |
Programmable thermostat | 16.2 | 5.4 |
Rain barrel or cistern | 21.6 | 16.2 |
Rain garden | 2.7 | 8.1 |
Wall insulation | 13.5 | 13.5 |
Water heater | 10.8 | 0 |
Windows and doors | 16.2 | 10.8 |