Kitchens are undoubtedly the heart of any home, it’s were the meals for family and friends get togethers are prepared, where we go to find that midnight snack or bake the cake for our kid’s birthday party.
Energy Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality
As new technologies are being developed and becoming more readily available, homes are becoming more and more energy efficient. Even within each builder, homes built today are more energy efficient than 3 years ago.
Even smart technologies contribute to this end nowadays. Take the NEST thermostat for example. This device learns with time, collecting data from your home and appliances, it calculates how long it takes for your HVAC system to reach the desired temperature, how long it takes your home to shift from said temperature and adjust accordingly to maximize time, speed, temperature, etc.
Spray Foam insulation and tank-less water heaters are another perfect example of features, which are also included features in every ICON Home by the way, that help maximize efficiency and save you money at the same time. Spray foam in particular also helps make the home air tight which in turn increases indoor air quality as an added bonus.
