Tri Pointe Homes, ranked No. 16 on the 2022 BUILDER 100 list, announced advancements in LivingSmart, the builder’s program involving the development, construction, and ongoing operation of high-performing homes that offer cost savings and a safe living environment. Research conducted by Cambia Information Group assessed trending consumer demands and evaluated LivingSmart across each of the program’s five specific areas: HealthSmart, EnergySmart, EarthSmart, WaterSmart, and HomeSmart.
According to the national survey, nearly 90% of respondents said it is “extremely/very important” that their new home encompasses energy-saving features. Respondents rated energy-efficient HVAC equipment, the MERV 13 Air Filter for HVAC systems, tankless high-performance water heaters, video doorbells, and whole-home surge protection as the “most valued” high-performance elements. Tri Pointe evaluated the responses to the survey data and, as a result, added eight new standard features across its LivingSmart program, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
“Unveiling our enhanced LivingSmart program across all of our home building divisions demonstrates our passion for improving customers’ lives and our unwavering commitment to the legacy we all want to leave on our amazing planet,” says Kevin Wilson, national vice president of strategic sourcing and sustainability at Tri Pointe Homes. “As a customer-driven company, we are constantly seeking to advance the performance of our new homes and the quality of our homeowners’ lives through the addition of new materials, technologies, and features.”
As part of EnergySmart, Tri Pointe added a dedicated and prewired 220-volt, 50-amp circuit for a Type 2 electric vehicle charge and whole-home surge protection. Whole-home surge protection safeguards a home’s electrical systems and protects electric vehicle chargers.
In the HealthSmart area, the builder added MERV 13 filters, which are highly rated for residential HVAC air filtration systems and energy efficient.
“Whether related to prior pandemic lockdowns, growth in work-from-home models, or mounting concerns surrounding environmental contaminants such as those caused by wildfires, home shoppers showed greatest interest in both indoor air quality and energy efficiency,” says Linda Mamnet, chief marketing officer at Tri Pointe Homes.
The research generated approximately 613 survey responses from shoppers who had recently visited a Tri Pointe Homes community, evenly distributed across the Western, Central, and Eastern regions of the United States.
