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EcoHome Magazine: Devoted to the Latest Trends in EcoHome Building Technologies

EDITOR'S NOTE

Editor Profile
Jean Dimeo,
Co-Chief Editor, EcoHome
Lance Manlove is a guy who cares passionately about energy-efficient construction and green products. He even built a backyard playhouse for his 3-year-old daughter that includes solar panels and LED lighting. “And she can tell you what those panels are for,” he boasts.

I made contact with Manlove, a mechanical engineer-turned-builder, by chance. While vacationing last week in Rehoboth Beach, Del., I drove by a gigantic billboard with the words “Zero Energy” in the middle of it. Below the phrase were a few words about energy efficiency and a Web site address. I was surprised--actually shocked--by the sight. I figured I might see a billboard for zero-energy homes in California, but in a small beach town in Delaware?

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GREEN PRODUCTS


Natural Clay Paint by BioShield

Metal Roofing by Taylor

RigidLam LVL studs by Roseburg Forest Products

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NEWS

Hundreds Achieve Certified Green Professional Status

The NAHB says 800 builders, remodelers, and other industry pros have earned the association¹s Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation, less than five months after the program was launched.

Centex Adopts Energy Efficiency Standards

In an effort to keep costs down and create a unique selling proposition, Centex Homes will include a standard suite of energy-efficient features in all of its homes by January 2009.
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Andersen Windows

Respect for the environment isn’t a passing fancy at Andersen.

For over a century, sustainability has been a part of who we are. Through innovative practices 98% of all manufacturing materials are used beneficially, with 70% going into final products and 28% being re-used, recycled or used as fuel. And, we are the only window, door and skylight manufacturer with products that are Green Seal certified. To learn more about Andersen and its history of green practice, including LEED-related certifications, go to andersenwindows.com/sustainability.

GREEN BUILDING AND DESIGN

Product Review: Water-Efficient Showerheads

Improved high-efficiency showerheads make the most of lower flows.

Case Study: Florence Lofts in San Francisco

Townhomes marry the sustainability and efficiency of live/work housing with multiple green building products and practices.

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