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Built by production giant KB Home and finished by lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, the Builder Concept Home 2011 is a model of how to build and sell green in today’s economy. More
KB Home builds a net-zero residence for average Americans with the Martha Stewart touch. More
For the first time in its 28-year history, The New American Home had a homeowner attached from the start. More
Broan. Unlike traditional thermostatically controlled attic ventilators, the Solar-Powered Attic Ventilator activates first thing in the morning to remove overnight moisture before heat builds up. A 20-watt PV panel powers the unit and can be mounted away from the ventilator for optimal positioning. The unit can ventilate up to 1,600 square feet of space. 800.558.1711. www.broan.com. More
15 New products for sustainable homes, including low-flow faucets, an alternative-energy management system, and a geothermal heat pump. More
Broan-NuTone. The company’s recessed fan/lights now include a sensor that turns the fan on when it senses a quick rise in humidity then turns it off automatically. The Energy Star–rated unit looks like a traditional recessed light, but contains a concealed 70-cfm ventilation fan that operates at 1.5 sones. The auto shut-off feature is adjustable from five to 60 minutes or can be operated manually. The fan is UL-listed for use over the tub or shower. 800.558.1711. www.broan.com. More
A selection of 15 sustainable products for sustainable homes, including efficient clothes washers, reclaimed wood flooring, and an energy monitoring system for appliances. More
In an ideal world, all homeowners would have the interest and resources to purchase zero-energy homes that not only dramatically reduce their utility bills but also give energy back to the power grid. Although zero-energy homes are not an option for most folks, super-efficient technologies are. More
