Comfort Level: Out side the Box but inside House Example radiant heating Pro - Radiant heating features each room can have its on thermostat Con - Cost more money in the construction IF - Customer can turn a room temperature down when I don't need it will that pay for the expense Else - You can adjust a room by needs to set a bathroom temperature higher in the morning and not the same as the bedroom Example domestic hot water Pro - Instant Hot water for faucet and showers Con - Extra insulation for all domestic hot water lines are needed cost more money in the construction IF - Customer can set a timer so the hot water is cycled through the lines before they start the day Else - Can work together with a timer on a water heater Example flooring Pro - Cork flooring in kitchen and bathrooms features natural warmth to the touch. Con - Cost more money in the construction floors may need to be resealed IF - People and pets like the feel and look of cork floors Else - It is renewable cork trees are not cut down the bark is peeled off and grows back. Example day lighting Pro - Day lighting is a way to stay in touch with the outside Con - Cost more money in the construction IF - Daylighting improves the rooms atmosphere you don't have to use regular electrical lights in dark areas Else - helps avoid unnecessary cost due to extra air conditioning to compensate for hot light fixtures