Can you describe some of the energy- and water-saving features included in the Showhouse?
With advances in technologies, new energy- and water-efficient products were used, including low-flow and dual-flush toilets and low-flow faucet sets; light dimmers, sensors, and LED bulbs; (We teamed up basic incandescent can lights with LED bulbs, using basic dimmers and sensors for cost savings.) Geothermal (ground source heating and cooling) was installed, a very simple system that uses the constant temperature of the earth to heat the home in the winter and cool it in the summer. A LAING recirculation pump in the Showhouse provides immediate hot water and eliminates hot water waste. We used cellulose insulation made from recycled newspaper, and triple-pane insulated glass windows with double-E coating (which is a tinting process). Are there any additional procedures that you went through to ensure air quality and energy efficiency? During construction, all ductwork was covered and each seam of the ductwork – both heat and cold air return ducts – were sealed. Non-expandable foam wa
