Living and Amenities Survey

Relative value and importance of amenities

To determine what amenities are important for life and daily comfort.

1. Hot water is expensive in terms of energy, and solar heating is expensive in terms of infrastructure. The less hot water, and the cooler the water can be, the cheaper and more environmentally friendly the infrastructure and usage.

In your experience, how important is running warm water (above 37°C, 98.6°F) for showers? And how long (how much water) do you need?

	I only need a minute or two to shower	I need about five minutes to shower	I need about ten minutes to shower	I need about twenty minutes to shower	I need a half an hour of water to shower
I like cold showers	*Hot water is expensive in terms of energy, and solar heating is expensive in terms of infrastructure. The less hot water, and the cooler the water can be, the cheaper and more environmentally friendly the infrastructure and usage. In your experience, how important is running warm water (above 37°C, 98.6°F) for showers? And how long (how much water) do you need? I like cold showers I only need a minute or two to shower	I like cold showers I need about five minutes to shower	I like cold showers I need about ten minutes to shower	I like cold showers I need about twenty minutes to shower	I like cold showers I need a half an hour of water to shower
I prefer warm, but cold is OK	I prefer warm, but cold is OK I only need a minute or two to shower	I prefer warm, but cold is OK I need about five minutes to shower	I prefer warm, but cold is OK I need about ten minutes to shower	I prefer warm, but cold is OK I need about twenty minutes to shower	I prefer warm, but cold is OK I need a half an hour of water to shower
I hate cold showers, but will put up with it	I hate cold showers, but will put up with it I only need a minute or two to shower	I hate cold showers, but will put up with it I need about five minutes to shower	I hate cold showers, but will put up with it I need about ten minutes to shower	I hate cold showers, but will put up with it I need about twenty minutes to shower	I hate cold showers, but will put up with it I need a half an hour of water to shower
I won't take cold showers, warm water is a requirement	I won't take cold showers, warm water is a requirement I only need a minute or two to shower	I won't take cold showers, warm water is a requirement I need about five minutes to shower	I won't take cold showers, warm water is a requirement I need about ten minutes to shower	I won't take cold showers, warm water is a requirement I need about twenty minutes to shower	I won't take cold showers, warm water is a requirement I need a half an hour of water to shower
I won't take warm showers, the water should be HOT	I won't take warm showers, the water should be HOT I only need a minute or two to shower	I won't take warm showers, the water should be HOT I need about five minutes to shower	I won't take warm showers, the water should be HOT I need about ten minutes to shower	I won't take warm showers, the water should be HOT I need about twenty minutes to shower	I won't take warm showers, the water should be HOT I need a half an hour of water to shower

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2. How much personal room do you need or prefer? How much can you share and remain comfortable?

Please assume that all areas are kept clean at all times, and that shared washroom areas are private (can be locked) while in use.

How much personal room do you need or prefer? How much can you share and remain comfortable? Please assume that all areas are kept clean at all times, and that shared washroom areas are private (can be locked) while in use. I don't need personal space; I can share a bedroom and washroom, I just need my own bed.

I need a private bedroom to retreat to and sleep well, I can share a washroom.

I need a private bedroom and powder room (sink and toilet), I can share a shower room.

I need a private bedroom and full washroom (like a full hotel room).

3. Beyond a bed, what else do you need in your personal space to feel comfortable?

Beyond a bed, what else do you need in your personal space to feel comfortable? Larger bed- Queen or King sized.

Private balcony with bench / table.

Small personal lamp.

Blackout curtains.

Internet connection.

Window including view of outside.

Couches/coffee table (living room set).

Vanity.

Fireplace or large radiant heater.

Desk and chair for only personal use.

Window for natural light.

Table and extra chairs for private guests.

Chest or locking drawer/wardrobe/closet to keep things in.

Large full body Mirror.

Electrical outlet.

Area rug/carpet (no cold floor).

Other? (please specify)

4. Airplane tickets are expensive, and the energy use of travel is non-trivial.

If living away from 'home', how often do you need transportation provided to visit family or friends?

Airplane tickets are expensive, and the energy use of travel is non-trivial. If living away from 'home', how often do you need transportation provided to visit family or friends? It's not necessary.

Once every couple years.

Once a year is OK.

Twice a year.

Three times a year.

More than three times a year.

5. How much phone time do you need to stay connected to family and friends?

How much phone time do you need to stay connected to family and friends? It's not necessary.

Five minutes or fewer a day.

Ten minutes a day.

Twenty minutes a day.

Thirty minutes a day.

An hour each day.

More than an hour every day.

6. What kind of internet access do you need?

What kind of internet access do you need? I don't need internet access.

Limited Internet access on shared computers in Public space is OK.

Internet access by wifi or wire with my personal portable computer in public space it OK.

I require internet access in private space.

Other (please specify)

7. 'Pets' are often difficult to manage in a retreat, but we want to allow people (particularly longer-term guests) to bring their companions. Please help us understand what arrangements you could accept. (select any that apply)

'Pets' are often difficult to manage in a retreat, but we want to allow people (particularly longer-term guests) to bring their companions. Please help us understand what arrangements you could accept. (select any that apply) I don't have any animal companions.

I would prefer to leave them at home with family.

My dog, cat, or other can take care of his or herself; I prefer to allow him or her to run free (although safety can not be guaranteed, particularly for cats, who can not be contained by walls)

I could personally supervise my animal friend as much as possible, and otherwise he or she could stay in my room (I would clean up any messes)

I would appreciate an animal daycare service in a special yard where compatible animals could play together under supervision (but recognize that no supervision is perfect)

Other (please specify)

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