How Did Our GreenHouse Grow?
Builder‘s Concept Home 2011 could not have been built without the support of its many sponsors and donors, a select group of building products manufacturers and suppliers that contributed to this net zero–energy endeavor. Below is a list of these companies, indicating their level of sponsorship and the products they provided.
Cornerstone
Mascowww.masco.com
Foundation
Kohler (plumbing fixtures and fittings) www.kohler.com
Merillat (cabinets and built-ins) www.merillat.com
Whirlpool Corp. (major appliances and garage storage systems) www.whirlpool.com
Supporting
Atrium Windows & Doors (windows) www.atrium.com
Carrier (HVAC equipment and thermostats) www.carrier.com
DuPont Building Innovations (Corian and Zodiaq countertops and solid surfacing) www2.dupont.com
James Hardie Building Products (exterior siding and trim) www.jameshardie.com
Sea Gull Lighting (interior and exterior lighting) www.seagulllighting.com
Shaw Floors (flooring) www.shawfloors.com
Performance
Broan-NuTone (energy recovery ventilator and spot ventilation) www.broan.com
Environments for Living (green inspections, testing, and HERS rating assessment) www.environmentsforliving.com
JELD-WEN (interior doors) www.jeld-wen.com
Johns Mansville (insulation) www.jm.com
Kwikset (door handles and locksets) www.kwikset.com
Masco Contractor Services (insulation installation) www.mascocs.com
SunPower (photovoltaic panels) www.sunpowercorp.com
Therma-Tru Doors (entry door systems) www.thermatru.com
VELUX America (solar thermal system and sun tunnel) www.velux.com
Verve Living Systems (lighting controls and online energy monitoring system) www.vervelivingsystems.com
Alliance
ADT Security Services (home security and automation) www.adtpulse.com
AkzoNobel (paint – Martha Stewart Living series) www.akzonobel.com
Atlantic Premium Shutters (exterior shutters) www.atlanticpremiumshutters.com
Blanco (composter – kitchen island top) www.blancoamerica.com
Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems/Beam (central vacuum) www.beamvac.com
Fiberweb/Typar (housewrap, window flashing, and weed and root control) www.typar.com
Fypon (exterior trim) www.fypon.com
Generac Power Systems (standby generator and transfer switch) www.generac.com
Hunter Douglas (window treatments) www.hunterdouglas.com
IAPMO R&T (plumbing and mechanical product certification) www.iapmort.org
Lennox Hearth Products (gas fireplaces) www.lennoxhearthproducts.com
Linear (structured wiring system, whole-house audio, and intercom) www.linearcorp.com
MonierLifetile a Boral Roofing Co. (roofing) www.monierlifetile.com
Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) (propane tank) www.buildwithpropane.com
Rainwater HOG (rainwater storage) www.rainwaterhog.com
Schulte (closet and pantry storage systems) www.schultestorage.com
Siemens (load centers, circuit breakers, AFCIs, and electric car charger) www.usa.siemens.com
Stock Building Supply (structural lumber and building components) www.stockbuildingsupply.com
StoneCraft (stone veneer) www.stonecraft.com
TimberTech (decking and railings) www.timbertech.com
Uponor (PEX plumbing system, including D’Mand recirculation system and Purple Pipe graywater irrigation tubing) www.uponor-usa.com
Waste Management (job site recycling and waste management) www.wm.com
Wayne-Dalton (garage door and opener) www.wayne-dalton.com
WinDoor (telescoping patio door) www.windoorinc.com
Donations
Boral (concrete pavers) www.boralbricks.com
Liberty Hardware (Martha Stewart Living hardware) www.libertyhardware.com
Take The Tour
The KB Home GreenHouse: An Idea Home Created With Martha Stewart is open for free guided tours during exhibit hours of the International Builders’ Show, with free shuttle service from the Westwood Entrance of the West Concourse of the convention center. To reserve a seat on the bus, visit the Show Home Tours booth inside the main entrance to the West Concourse.
Driving directions: Go southbound on International Drive to West 528/I-4. Take I-4 West exit (Tampa). Take Lake Buena Vista/SR 535 exit; turn right onto SR 535. Left on CR 535/Winter Garden Vineland Rd. Travel approximately six miles to right on Carlow Court (Lake Burden). Right onto Lake Albert Drive. Home is on the right, just past Jasper Kay Terrace.
