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INTERV IE W 3

V I V IENNE - FEMALE 5 3
HOME O W NER

Vivienne was interviewed to help determine SICK BUILDING S Y NDROME
her reliance on heating and cooling systems, A T TIT UDE F OC US
and if an initial investment in better quality
building systems and design would have
appealed to her.

She mentioned that she wouldn’t be able
to differentiate between a home which had
better quality systems, stating she has “only
ever known it to be warm inside when it is
hot, and cold inside when it is cold.”

She mentioned that she only heated and
cooled particular areas of the home when
it was needed, such as the bedroom prior
to going to bed. When it is warm, she
always has the sliding doors open to get
natural ventilation into the home. She then
explained that she would keep the doors
closed if the outside temperature was too
hot, preferring to close the blinds to stop the
heat.
On cold mornings Vivienne has noticed
condensation build up on the window sills, KE Y BEHA V IOURS IN RE GARD
she sees this as normal and something she T O SICK BUILDING S Y NDROME
has experienced in most homes she has lived
in. • Heats and cools particular areas of the home

• Opens doors and windows on warm days
She was not aware of any adverse effects • Keeps blinds closed during hot days
of condensation, and was of the belief that • Would be open to initial investment if it meant her
those who built the home did it extremely own health and her families would be better.
well. Vivienne’s reaction to the potential • Questioned why code short comings are occuring in
effects of condensation and mould was 2021
one of shock and disbelief, she felt a sense
of betrayal from those she trusted with the
construction of the homes and asked the
question of ‘why don’t they do it better.’ In
future, she would be open to spending more
Brendan Wilson upfront on better quality, if it meant her
family and kids would be safe.