Appliances and lighting fixtures top the next-generation products being used the most in multifamily construction, according to a recent survey of industry professionals.
Multifamily builders, developers, and architects weighed in on what next-gen products they're currently installing or considering installing as part of a survey conducted by The Farnsworth Group, our data partner on the 2017 MFE Concept Community, examining usage and perceptions regarding next-gen building performance.
For appliances, 63 of the 159 total respondents said they're installing appliances with newer technologies. Of those, 36.5% reported installing energy-efficient appliances, while 26.3% said they're considering adding this amenity.
For lighting fixtures, 57 respondents reported using lighting fixtures with newer technologies. Of those, 56.1% said they're installing LED lights, which last longer and use less energy than conventional bulbs, and 79.2% are mulling LED improvements.
Look for more tidbits and stats from the survey in the coming months prior to the annual Multifamily Executive Conference, which will be held Sept. 18–20 at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
