Other stories by Nigel F. Maynard

  • Financial Incentives Could Spur Green Roof Installations

    Provision in new stimulus bill would grant homeowners a 30% tax credit toward the expense of such an upgrade.

  • Elements Cabinets by Tonusa

    The cabinet manufacturer has teamed up with esteemed designer Fu-Tung Cheng to create elements, a contemporary line of cabinets that offer elevated design at a moderate price. Designed to evoke warm modernism, the line includes a variety of luxurious and sustainable materials such as Forest Stewardship Council-certified Plyboo bamboo doors, 3-Form resin sliding panels, and recycled aluminum cabinet boxes. The series offers flexible component layout, integrated accessories, and soft-close hinges and door runners. 626.961.8700.

  • Echo Glass Tiles by Crossville

    Echo glass tiles are made from post-industrial recycled content that ranges from 10% to 100% depending on color. Ideal for walls, countertops, and floors, the tiles are made from centuries-old techniques where the product is cast from translucent glass that is textured on the front and back. It’s available in 15 colors, three finishes, and five sizes. 800.221.9093.

  • Class Six Toilets by Kohler

    The manufacturer’s latest toilet technology is the new precision-engineered Class Six flushing. The unit optimizes the power of jet action to remove bulk waste with 100% of the flushing water being fed through the rim, blending bulk removal and bowl washing. The technology is available as 1.6 gallons per flush or high efficiency 1.28 gpf. 800.456.4537.

  • Hi-Lume LED Driver by Lutron Electronics

    The Hi-lume LED Driver is a high-performance, universal voltage product that provides energy-efficient dimming from 100% to 1%. It offers a product lifetime of 50,000 hours (about 10 years) and is compatible with a variety of control options. Other features include thermal management to reduce light and power when operating in excessive temperatures and a 25-watt maximum driver rating. 888.588.7661.

  • LED Recessed Lighting by Cooper Lighting

    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.

  • Morning Star Bamboo Flooring by Lumber Liquidators

    The two new products in the Morning Star brand continue a trend toward more colors and finishes in bamboo flooring. Shown here in a whitewash color, Tai Shan Mist measures 5/8 inch thick by 3 3/4 inches wide. The 38-inch-long planks can be nailed down or glued in place. Qing Dragon stained strand is also available. 800.356.6746.

  • Reinvention Conference 2008: Architect Peter Pfeiffer Offers Common-Sense Solutions for Energy-Efficient Design

    Green by design, not by device, Peter Pfeiffer told attendees during residential architect's Reinvention Conference.

  • More consumers buy wood and pellet stoves in 2008 to save money on energy, according to hearth manufacturers

    Hearth manufacturers say consumers want to save money on energy costs.

  • Green Products

    The right products keep the Builder LivingHome glowing green.