Most Requested Features in New Homes – 2007 – Radiant Floor Heating in Top 10

I found a quick little article on the roomplanners.com website. Their focus is more on room planning, but the data they shared is definitely encouraging for anyone interested in radiant floor heat.

Energy Efficiency and Radiant Floor Heating are Priorities

According to a 2008 Market Trends Survey by Residential Design Build magazine (Apr 08), the following were the most asked-for features in new homes in 2007. Of the top 10, #2, #9, and #10 are directly or indirectly related to radiant floor heat:

1. 37% said a multi-purpose family/media room
2. 34% said energy efficiency
3. 33% said a home office
4. 26% said a great room
5. 25% said outdoor living space
6. 22% said a lower-level master suite
7. 21% said a home theater
8. 13% said a finished lower level
9. 10% said a tankless water heater
10. 10% said radiant floor heating

Heating Your Home: Radiant Heat, Wood Heat

Just a quick post today – I found a great series of articles about heating your home here:

Heating Your Home: Radiant Heat, Wood Heat

It’s the beginning of an eight part series that looks promising – both for green building and radiant heat.

Economy Got You Down? Green Building and Radiant Heating May Provide An Unexpected Way Out…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to increase 21 to 35 percent for all occupations through the year 2014. Annually more than 57,000 new workers are needed to accommodate the growing needs of this multi-billion dollar industry.

With recent developments within the radiant heating industry – it’s easy to learn about designing and installing radiant floor heat systems.

Even if you wouldn’t want to learn a new trade – you can get your own radiant system, reducing your energy consumption without sacrificing your comfort.

Click these links to learn more about radiant heating and how to avoid radiant heat disasters.