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

EDITOR'S NOTE

Welcome to a special edition of EcoHome Update! Last week’s International Builders’ Show may have seen lighter traffic than in recent years, but there was no shortage of new, innovative green products and information-packed seminars. Check out our coverage below.

Did you attend? Click here to tell us about your favorite green products from the show!

GREEN PRODUCTS



INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW 2009


New Green Products

A selection of eco-friendly products from the Builders’ Show, including a solar-powered heat pump and recycled glass tiles.

Video: Builder LivingHome Press Conference

Constructed on the exhibit hall floor, Builder magazine’s LivingHome show house combined affordable construction with quality design and sustainability. The contemporary 2,000-square-foot home consisted of two pairs of factory-built stacked, steel-wood modules designed for an efficient footprint that still stands up to modern lifestyle needs.

Video: Quadra-Fire’s Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace

In-person coverage of the industry’s first pellet fireplace.

Video: Serious Materials’ ThermaProof R-11 Windows

In-person coverage of this EcoHome Editors’ Choice Award winner.

Seminar: Green Building Going Strong

Can green be the lifeboat the home building industry needs? A Builders’ Show presenter suggested that interest in green homes—from pros and buyers alike—continues to climb.

Seminar: How to Evaluate Green Products

Legal experts offer guidelines to researching product claims and protecting your business from litigation.

Seminar: Consumers Rethink Home-Buying Priorities

Buyers want ‘Wii-sized’ rooms, a home office, and energy efficiency in their next house, according to research from the NAHB and Better Homes & Gardens.

Seminar: Changing Population Trends

Single women, baby boomers, and a growing Hispanic population are among the groups shifting design and product demands.

Seminar: Dense Neighborhoods, Smaller Homes Need Not Sacrifice Design

Pardee Homes’ Portico community showcases eco-friendly living that doesn’t skimp on architectural appeal.

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