Paint-On Performance

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As codes push builders toward more energy-efficient wall systems, this product offers a different type of barrier.

Closed-Door Fireplaces Pay Off

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Fireplaces remain a hugely popular amenity. To minimize pollution and maximize performance, closed systems are a must.  

Deck Durability

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New technologies, better looks and a renewed promise of low-maintenance continue to increase buyer confidence in wood alternatives. 

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Paint-On Performance

As codes push builders toward more energy-efficient wall systems, this product offers a different type of barrier.

BEAM Alliance by Electrolux

With up to 700 air watts of cleaning power, the BEAM Alliance System by Electrolux removes dirt and allergens from your home and helps to improve your indoor air quality.

MI EnergyCore Windows

These energy efficient windows from MI Windows and Doors enhance the style and comfort of your home while keeping a traditional style.

Closed-Door Fireplaces Pay Off

Fireplaces remain a hugely popular amenity. To minimize pollution and maximize performance, closed systems are a must.  

Panasonic WhisperGreen Ventilation Fan

The ENERGY STAR® rated WhisperGreen® ventilation fan from Panasonic features a DC motor for ultimate energy efficiency.

Boral Madera 900 Concrete Tile Roofing

This concrete roofing tile from Boral® will complement any architectural style.

Deck Durability

New technologies, better looks and a renewed promise of low-maintenance continue to increase buyer confidence in wood alternatives. 

Panasonic: WhisperGreen LED

New WhisperGreen ventilation fans with LED technology debuts at IBS 2013

Entry-Level Induction Cooking

This lightweight, portable cooktop demonstrates the advantages of induction technology at a price even the stingiest landlord can afford.

Roeder Windows & Doors

Roeder's high quality custom windows and custom doors provide a combination of European quality and craftsmanship. With locations in both Germany and California, customers can expect the German quality and exceptional customer service and technical support they deserve.

Eco Blue Shield

Every now and then a company comes along that has social accountability as its middle name.  Eco Building Products is one of them. 

Drywall Goes High Tech

Lightweight product is one of a growing number of building materials that have been re-engineered on the nanoscale.

KOHLER Rêve™ Collection

Aligning with organizations and programs like EPA WaterSense, Alliance for Water Efficiency, Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments, and U.S. Green Building Council, Kohler has positioned itself as a sustainability leader in the plumbing industry with educational programs, awareness campaigns, and water-saving plumbing products. Photo by LathamArchitectural.com.

DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization Systems

DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization Systems meet the ICC-ES AC-38 and the ASTM E1677 Standard Specification for a Type I Air Barrier.

JM Spider® Custom Insulation

Johns Manville Spider® Custom Insulation comes in variable thickness levels can fill 2x4 cavities up to an R-15 thermal rating, 2x6 cavities up to R-23, and six-inch steel stud cavities up to R-25.

Leviton Evr-Green Car Charger

Leviton's Evr-Green Home Charging Stations enable quick charging of any SAE J1772TM Compatible Plug-In Electric Vehicle. These Level 2 Charging Stations are available in multiple charge rates, allowing you to optimize the charging speed of any Electric Vehicle. Photo by LathamArchitectural.com.

Finishing Details

Solatube International has an innovative, versatile metal roof flashing that makes it easier for architects to bring daylight into buildings without sacrificing the elegant design of metal roofs. 

Bentley Prince Street Carpet

Photo by LathamArchitectural.com 

KOHLER Home Generator

Since 1873, Kohler Co. has been improving the level of gracious living among its customers by providing exceptional products and services for the home. Photo by LathamArchitectural.com. 

Trex Elevations

Trex Elevations™ offers a steel framing system that provides a stronger, straighter, and smarter substructure for any deck. 

Honda Fit EV

Honda's Fit EV is the latest clean transportation product from the company dedicated to “blue skies for our children”.

Custom-Bilt Metals Titan Cool Roof

Most of Custom-Bilt Metals roofing products are manufactured with Kynar 500® reflective pigments, an innovative reflective technology by PPG Industries called ULTRA-Cool®. (Photo by LathamArchitectural.com)

DuChateau - The Chateau Collection

DuChateau wood floors are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and utilize an environmentally friendly hard wax oil finish that has a low-VOC, preservative-free, unique lustrous finish. (Photo by LathamArchitectural.com)

RAMCO Permeable Pavement Solutions

Permeable pavement is a perfect companion to any environmentally sensitive or green building/residental project. RAMCO is the only source that uses 100% recycled aggregates. (Photo by LathamArchitectural.com)

GreenRock 100% Recycled Decorative Rock

As the innovators of the landscape industry’s first landscape decorative rock derived from 100% recycled concrete, GreenRock™ is an alternative solution for landscape architects, site contractors and DIY homeowners. (Photo by LathamArchitectural.com)

Gaggenau DF 261 Power Dishwasher

With more than 300 years of history, Gaggenau has revolutionized the kitchen again and again with its internationally acclaimed products. Gaggenau’s success is based on technological innovation and a clear design language combined with perfect functionality. (Photo by LathamArchitectural.com)

Trex Transcend® Decking and Railing

Backed by a 25-year fade, stain and scratch warranty and made from 95% recycled materials, Trex Transcend Decking is a great choice for a durable and sustainable deck. (Photo by LathamArchitectural.com)

Kitchen Craft® Cabinetry

Kitchen Craft® has choices to match a range of budgets and styles -- from traditional appeal to international flair. (Photo by LathamArchitectural.com)

Schluter Tile Installation Systems

Schluter’s products combine state-of-the-art technology with attention to detail for highly functional and visually appealing results.

Storm Proof

Impact-resistant windows offer safety, energy efficiency, and views.

Uponor Radiant Floor Heating

Radiant floor heating systems not only help you live more comfortably but are also extremely energy-efficient.

Robern Uplift Cabinets

The secret lies with Robern. Take a peek at these beautiful cabinets with a unique twist. The design is quite...uplifting. (Photo courtesy of KOHLER)

Uponor D'MAND Hot Water and AquaPEX Tubing

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Barrel Vault

Custom-built cellar uses eco-friendly reclaimed barrels.

BORAL BRICKS RECEIVES COVETED 2012 “PARTNERS OF CHOICE” AWARD FROM DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES

ROSWELL, GA (August 3, 2012) – Boral Bricks has been selected as only one of six companies to receive the prestigious “Partners of Choice” Award from David Weekley Homes, earning an “A” ranking for Service. Boral Bricks leads the clay brick industry in innovative, sustainable manufacturing techniques. It is also the largest clay brick and paver manufacturer in the United States. For additional information, please visit www.boralbricks.com

High-Tech Super Insulated Glass

Triple-pane switchable window glass lets you lose the sun while keeping the view.

Copper in Architecture Awards

The North American Copper in Architecture Awards recognizes and promotes North American building projects for their outstanding use of architectural copper and copper alloys. The awards program showcases a wide range of projects, all of which highlight craftsmanship, attention to detail, and architectural vision. Historically, copper has long been used because of its great natural beauty and finish, its performance and durability, and its long service life and recyclability. Today, copper remains a superior building material, adapted and utilized for a wide variety of contemporary and cutting edge applications.

Leviton Solar Home Solutions

Leviton Solar Home Solutions offer a leasing option for solar panels as demonstrated at VISION House Los Angeles. 

Introducing LiveScreen®

New Option for Small-Scale Landscaping and Gardening is Sized for Apartments and Condos, Hotel Balconies, Patios and Decks, and Other Outdoor Living Areas

New Gold Standard of Home Siding

Pultruded Fiberglass Siding by APEX Offers Homeowners Durable, Green Alternative to Fiber Cement and Vinyl.

EZ-Wiring

The subject of electrical wiring may not come up a lot in conversations about green building products, but Ontario, Canada-based ElecTec (www.electeconline.com) says that the byproducts of conventional wiring include waste and toxicity. Its EZ-Wiring modular wiring product claims to address both concerns.

Budget Zoning Retrofit

This easy-to-install battery-powered vent is designed to reduce space conditioning bills and even out temperatures in the home by hutting down individual rooms.

Andersen Windows Releases First-Ever Corporate Sustainability Report

On June 26, 2012, Andersen Windows announced the e-publication of their 2011 Corporate Sustainability Report.

EasyHeat AHB Series Pipe Heating System

Pre-assembled and ready to install, the cable prevents pipes from freezing, keeping water flowing to -40 degrees F.

Noritz Tankless Water Heater

The Noritz Model NRC98 Tankless Water Heater helps save energy and reduce carbon emissions.   

Mythic Paint

Mythic Paint offers non-toxic, zero VOC products, helping to ensure good indoor air quality in your home.

Boise Cascade Improved Wood Framing

Boise Cascade’s new framing concept saves energy for the homeowner, has a green story you can sell, and reduces job site waste.

Cerno LED Light Fixtures

Cerno's latest video captures the essence of their brand and values. Enjoy an inside look at their friendship, creative process, and passion for design. Cerno is a Laguna Beach based industrial design and manufacturing company specializing in handmade modern LED light fixtures.

Innovation in Building

Boral Bricks Marketing Director, Shelley Ross talks to Tom Clark from the Boral Booth at the NAHB International Builders Show (IBS2012) in February of 2012 about Boral now having four brands in North America: Boral Bricks, Boral Stone, Boral Roofing and Boral TruExterior Trim and how Boral is investing in the US Housing Market

Rheem Seregen Home Generator System

  

No More Understatement

Check out this 2012 color forecast and liven up the color palettes.

Merillat Cabinets by MASCO

VISION House Orlando '11 

KraftMaid by MASCO

ReVISION House Orlando '11

Rheem Hybrid Water Heater

An Energy-Efficient Water Heater Solution

Italian Tile

Ragno USA's Textile - Giving You Something to Talk About  

Panasonic WhisperGreen Fan

The Quietest Fan You'll Never Hear

Ceramic Tiles of Italy

10 Points to Being Green

Green Deck-adence

New and improved sustainable decking products offer attractive options for outdoor living.

Bath in a Box

A revolutionary new bath concept.

Whirlpool

VISION House Orlando '11 Products

Fabral

Beautiful Metal Roofing

AT&T ProntoForms and Xora GPS TimeTrack

 Savings on paper - and time.

ReVISION House Boral Roof is "Cool" in More Than One Way

 Beautiful, Sustainable, Affordable.

HardiePlank Siding from James Hardie

Designed to Withstand Multiple Climates.

Mohawk Flooring

Doing Their Part to be Green.

Honeywell EnovatePRO

Professional-Grade Air Sealant Products

Icynene LD-C-50

Light Density Spray Foam Insulation

Suretouch by Oldcastle

Classic Beauty and Modern Benefits

Energy-Saving Controls from Lutron

 RadioRA 2: Dim and Save

Cool Concrete Roof

Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes Tears Off Roofs in Fresno and Replaces with Boral Roofing Concrete Tile Cool Roofing System

Hot Spots on a Cool Roof

More options to bring daylight into dark interiors.

Wild Idea

This manufacturer takes product durability testing to a whole new level.

Insulating Concrete Forms from ARXX

Green Builder Media is proud to have ARXX Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) installed in the VISION House Orlando 2011 home. ARXX ICFs being installed at the VISION House Orlando

Solar Cell Phone Charger

Remote job site? Camping trip? European vacation? No worries. This solar cellphone charger works anyplace the sun shines.

At Last, a System for Insulating Slabs

For decades, builders have had to improvise when insulating the above grade portion of slab-on-grade foundations. Now there's a ready-made system.

IBS Pick #1: Super Foam

We're here at IBS, scouting product. Here's a winner:  Soy-based spray-in foam from Gaco Wallfoam.

Roofing with Polymers

Home buyer interest in all things recyclable has hit the rooftops. Here are the latest offerings in plastic-based composite roofs.

Vinyl Siding Gets Real

Finally, one company has begun to address one of the biggest environmental problems with PVC siding: its lack of recycled content.

Dual Duty Sump Pump

Equipped with its own standby battery system, this basement sump pump offers the advantages of a backup sump without the water waste.

Peak Performer

A new ridge-vent hot water system captures some of the heat energy lost through vented attics.

Trail of Tires

Recycled paving products not only address the staggering problem of discarded automobile tires, they tread lightly on the landscape.







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