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COGNITION Smart Data consumer survey results Homeowners are clamoring for solutions
that improve IAQ, particularly systems that
monitor air quality and then proactively
trigger fresh air exchange or ventilation
What do you use in your home to systems (energy recovery ventilation [ERV]
How important is IAQ to you? improve your home? units, range hoods, vent fans) once toxins
are detected.
Perched high in the Rocky Mountains of
Colorado, Mariposa Meadows has plenty of
fresh air—the structures are literally sur-
rounded by millions of acres of national
forest. But, we’re holistically addressing IAQ
35 % 34 %
40.38 % NON-TOXIC MATERIALS VENTILATION AND with an integration of advanced mechanical
VERY IMPORTANT 48.28 % AND FINISHES FRESH AIR EXCHANGE systems, including Uponor radiant in-—oor
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT SYSTEMS
heat (given that the project is at 10,000 feet
in elevation, there is no cooling demand);
Panasonic WhisperGreen ventilation fans
19 %
12 % PRODUCTS THAT and ERVs to ensure fresh air exchange at a
10.06 % CENTRAL VACUUM ACTIVELY REMOVE regular cadence; and Beam central vacuum
MODERATELY SYSTEM TOXINS FROM THE AIR systems.
IMPORTANT
We’re also featuring anti-microbial and
0.38 % non-toxic ‡nishes and furniture, such as
NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL
Caesarstone quartz countertops, Lee
Furniture, and Fresco Harmony gypsum-
peace of mind. Due to significant health indoor air quality (IAQ). based wall ‡nishes (in selected areas).
concerns and the mounting desire for more In fact, according to COGNITION Smart While the entire development is designed
space, some consumers are leaving densely Data, Green Builder Media’s suite of mar- to facilitate calmness and re—ection, we’ve
populated urban areas in favor of medium- ket intelligence services, IAQ has quickly included plenty of sanctuary spaces, such
density inner suburbs, outer suburbs and shifted from a “nice to have” to a necessity. as intimate relaxation rooms for reading or
rural areas. In doing so, they’re also moving
out of higher-priced cities and into more- Uponor AquaSAFE Provides
desirable and tertiary markets.
Many consumers have also taken up tele-
commuting due to changes at work or stay- Plumbing Plus Fire Suppression
at-home orders. This extra time online often
means more-convenient shopping, including HE MARIPOSA MEADOWS team se-
when it comes to looking for a new house. lected Uponor’s interior fire sprinklers,
Home shoppers seek slightly increased plumbing and radiant floor heating. The
home sizes to accommodate o ces, gyms T AquaSAFE combined plumbing and fire
and living spaces. They’re also demanding sprinkler system incorporates the fire sprinklers
healthier homes, smart home technology, into the home’s cold-water plumbing, ensuring
resource e ciency, private outdoor spaces, fresh water is always available if it is ever needed
and opportunities for enhanced connections in the event of a fire.
with nature. Ingrid Mattsson, director of brand and
Fittingly, the VISION House at Mariposa sustainability for Uponor North America, says it
Meadows, Green Builder Media’s ‡rst com- would be smart to have fire sprinklers in every in the event of a fire. “This is not a standalone
pletely oˆ-grid, self-su cient demonstra- home. “When we talk about the resilience of a system where water is sitting unused in a closed
tion project, ful‡lls many of the changing structure we mean that it must be strong on so system and needs to be checked on every year,”
consumer demands stemming from the many levels,” she says. “Fire sprinklers are built Mattson reminds. “This is using the water already
pandemic. Here are four key trends: to allow people to escape, first, but the system is in your plumbing system for fire suppression.
also designed to squelch the fire using a minimal Every time you take a shower, you are drawing
1. HEALTH AND WELLNESS amount of water before it can do much damage.” water through the system for the ultimate in
It’s not surprising that, in the age of coro- While the AquaSAFE system offers the usual protection.”
navirus, consumers are prioritizing health plumbing functions on a daily basis, it has the
and wellness, with a particular emphasis on added upside of knowing water is ready to go For more information, visit Uponor.

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