Reclaimed wood siding that is burned to increase its durability.
Beam. The top-of-line Serenity IQS series comes with a 10-year warranty, a self-cleaning Gore-Tex fabric HEPA filter, optional outside venting, and an anti-microbial bucket to stop microbe growth between emptying.
MOSStiles come in resin bases ready to mount on the wall.
Engineered to convert volatile organic compounds into safe substances, AirRenew gypsum board traps formaldehydes and other aldehydes inside the board for up to 75 years.
FSC-certified and urea-formaldehyde-free, PlybooStrand bamboo plywood and flooring can count toward green building certifications.
The Marron Glace line of cabinetry, cut from walnut and accented with glass shelves, is named after a French delicacy: glazed chesnuts.
The Ernest Hemingway-inspired line of FSC-certified hardwood flooring contributes points toward LEED projects.
Titanium dioxide in Smog-Eating roof tiles clears the air of pollution.
The Ebb Concept bathroom sink is manufactured from recycled stainless steel and eco-friendly solid surface resin.
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Hanley Wood editors traveled to Chicago in November to report from Greenbuild 2010 on the latest green building news, trends, and products.
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The economy is still stumbling along, but our annual roundup of custom-quality products shows no lack of choices for the well-equipped home.
SafePaint milk paint is suitable for nonporous surfaces.
Slide dimmer designed for use with CFLs.
The tiles in the Debris series contain more than 62 percent recycled materials.
Recycled cork countertops resist stains, water, and high heat.
Accoya decking made with no chemicals.
EcoDog. The Fido Solar Energy Watchdog system provides homeowners with a room-by-room graphic overview of the homes energy use, personalized saving tips and text notifications, and monitoring for alternative energy systems. Net-metering displays show alternative energy input from multiple sources...
Kohler now offers its Karbon faucet —made with multiple joints for easy repositioning—in a smaller profile for the bath.
Dual-flush is fine, but if you want to show you're really serious about saving water, check out the new ultra high-efficiency Stealth toilet that has only one flushing mode: 0.8 gallons of water per flush.
The Solon compost system allows homeowners to more easily and discreetly store organic waste for composting.