The house, built inside Disney World's EPCOT, showcases the cutting edge in sustainable products. Some 15 million visitors are expected to tour the home in the next three years.
Metal fabrics, custom-made windows and doors, daylighting systems, and light-controlling shades are just a few of the new products introduced at the AIA National Convention in Washington, D.C. last week.
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Check out our product finds from Day 1 of the convention.
The unit installs up to 60 percent faster than comparable fans in retrofit situations.
This electronic deadbolt can be remotely opened with a key fob.
Neo represents a new take in soft modern design.
Barrier protects against water intrusion on exterior walls.
This pendant features layers of opaline glass.
The bamboo flooring snaps together without glue.
These devices feature a sleek nickel finish.
It's made from hand-hammered reclaimed copper.
The 1.6-gallon toilet is being edged out by new high-performance units.
Whitehall pieces are made from stain-grade hardwood.
Jonathan Feldman knows the trick for saving 75 percent on the architectural detail.
Green Demolitions saves still-good building products from the dump and gives custom builders a green alternative.
Creativity was alive and well at the 2012 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.
Nine new products from the 2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
This week’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show offers a glimpse of manufacturers’ newest and most improved products outfitted to meet consumers’ increasing demands.
What ProSales is finding at KBIS 2012: Wood veneers or finishes in neutral tones, brighter backsplashes and accent pieces, and a push toward universal design aimed at aging baby boomers and multigenerational living situations.
Look for cool faucets, dark finishes, and more transitional design.