1.Which best describes your primary role in the building industry?

Architect / Designer

Contractor / Builder

Manufacturer / Supplier

Homeowner / DIY Enthusiast

Other (please specify)

2.How many years of experience do you have working on residential projects in the Pacific Northwest?

Less than 2 years

2–10 years

10+ years

3.Have you personally worked on a project specifically marketed or built as
"Affordable Healthy Housing"?

Yes, I have completed at least one.

Yes, I am currently working on one.

No, but I am interested in starting one.

No, and I am not sure where to start.

4.In your experience, what is the SINGLE biggest barrier to making healthy
housing affordable?

Cost of healthy materials (low-VOC, natural insulation, etc.)

Labor costs / Specialized skills required

Code compliance / Permitting hurdles

Lack of supply chain availability

Client education / Market demand

5.Where do you see the biggest gap between "Healthy" and "Affordable" in
current PNW projects?

Air quality systems (ventilation/filtration)

Moisture management / Durability

Material toxicity (paints, finishes, adhesives)

Thermal performance / Insulation

Lighting / Daylighting strategies

6.What ideas do you want to add to our "Ideafest".

7.What is one specific "Lesson Learned" (success or failure) regarding cost vs. health that you are willing to share with the group?

8.Is there a specific project challenge you are currently facing that you hope the group can help brainstorm solutions for?

9.Which topic would you most like to see discussed in depth during this session?

Budget-friendly ventilation strategies

Sourcing local, non-toxic materials on a budget

Case studies of successful affordable healthy builds

Navigating codes for alternative materials

Financing and incentives for healthy upgrades