The air conditioner uses an HCFC refrigerant rather that a more ozone-destroying CFC refrigerant. In this demonstration house an environmental paint, clear finish, and drywall finishing compound were selected that chemically sensitive individuals often tolerate. Kitchen cabinets are all-steel with a baked enamel finish. They will also degrease the drawer rollers and door hinges on special request. Kitchen countertops and shower surrounds are stainless steel.
Lavatory tops are vitreous china and bathtubs are porcelainized steel.
Softwoods were not used in order to avoid the smell of terpenes indoors. Closet organizers are made of wire mesh with a baked epoxy finish. The house contains an energy efficient dishwasher, radiant glass top electric range, and a central vacuum system. Water supply lines are copper, soldered with lead-free solder. A water filter, with sediment and activated carbon cartridges, processes all of the water entering the house.