Lake City, Colorado (July 30, 2019)—Research released in July from Green Builder Media’s COGNITION Smart Data reveals that the top three variables most often associated with green and sustainable building practices are indoor air quality (IAQ), building and design practices, and quality construction. This trilogy is followed closely by variables that drive down ongoing operating costs (such as renewable energy, durability, and low maintenance). 

“Overall, as our research shows, green building is driven by a value equation that blends doing what’s best for the environment--indoor and outdoor--using tried-and-true building and design methods, and increasing quality,” says Green Builder Media Chief Executive Officer Sara Gutterman. “The companies that will prosper as the nation pushes toward more efficient green building are those that understand this blend and articulate the message clearly to consumers.” 

Dunn-Edwards, pioneer in sustainable paint technology, embodies the green value equation trilogy of IAQ, building and design excellence, and quality. The company has earned the extreme loyalty of painting contractors, builders, and consumers for its high-quality paints, excellent service, and commitment to the environment. 

“The sustainability value proposition is consistent with a growing desire by early adopter and first-mover audience segments (both trade and consumer) to invest in the long-term benefits and savings of healthier, higher performance homes and buildings,” says Gutterman. 

Companies like Dunn-Edwards offer solutions for these audiences. “Consider, as an example, the coatings story,” Gutterman continues. “Here you have a product that is a thin film no more than a few thousands of an inch think, which covers the majority of a home’s surfaces. This microthin layer is the difference between a part of the house lasting 30 years or rotting after 2 years.” 

“Then, consider that the coatings providing this intense protection are now super-low or without volatile organic compounds, and that they come from a company with a decades-long track record of waste reduction, recycling and innovation that helps keep harmful chemicals out of our environment and you will understand the green value equation trilogy,” Gutterman adds.  

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