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Video – New Green Products From The 2009 Builders Show

Posted on January 28, 2009

Some excellent new products from the International Home Builder’s Show.

(Via EcoHome Magazine.)

Come see us at the Charleston Home and Design Show

Posted on January 20, 2009

We will be participating in “Speed Dating for Architects” at the Charleston Home and Design Show this Sunday from 1:30 to 2:00. If you are looking for an architect, “Speed Dating for Architects” is a great way to meet 7 in a short half hour session. Afterwards, you can speak to the ones you liked the most and set up further interviews. If you haven’t been to the CH&D Show, it is an excellent way to meet architects and builders, and see all the cool new products being offered.

LED Recessed Lighting

Posted on January 19, 2009
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Mainstream lighting manufacturers are finally starting to jump on the LED bandwagon.

LED recessed lights are now available in the Halo downlighting product line. The product has a warm white color temperature, fits into existing Halo and All-Pro housings, and exceeds California’s Title 24 requirements. It provides 50,000 hours of life, the manufacturer says. 770.486.4800.

(Via EcoHome: Energy Star.)

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Eternal Hybrid Water Heating System

Posted on January 12, 2009

Eternal Hybrid water heating combines the benefits of a tank water heater and a tankless into one super-efficient unit. Rather than a single-pass heat exchange that Grand Hall says can waste heat, the Eternal Hybrid uses a multipass heat exchanger that drives heat downward and recycles it through 44 stainless steel pipes for maximum efficiency, the maker says; water spreads evenly around the pipes for fast heat absorption. Cold water flows upward to prevent sedimentation buildup. The firm says the counterflow technology allows for faster delivery for multiple applications at once versus a tankless. The unit is half the size of a 50-gallon tank model but provides 300% higher output. The Eternal Hybrid is 86% efficient and generates near-zero greenhouse gas emissions. 877.934.7455.

(Via EcoHome: Energy Star.)

Green Building Can Be Sensible and Cost-Effective

Posted on January 9, 2009

Sustainable building experts at PCBC provide tips for going green without breaking the bank.

(Via EcoHome: Alternative Building Materials.)