Includes but not limited to:
1) Cree LED CR6 Down light
Cree LED CR6 Down light
Why is this fixture so special? Two reasons. This 6" recessed LED downlight fits into any standard recessed lighting can, (including the Halo H7, which is THE most common housing unit for new construction homes) and replaces your old 6" 75/100W, known as the builder standard for decades! Why is this good? This drops your energy costs significantly. This fixture uses 10.5W and delivers the same light output as a 65W bulb! The second reason this fixture is awesome? Two of my clients have listened to my podcast:
with Lori Sawaya and Kelly Berg, and knew immediately that instead of replacing all of there fixtures they would recycle the ones they had, and replace them with this greener option. It is so awesome to be a rockstar-even if I just play one on this blog!
2) Lutron's Wireless Occupancy Sensor
The Lutron occupancy sensor automatically turns lights on when a room is occupied and off when a room is vacant. So what's in it for you? Increased convenience, Substantial energy savings and Compliance with building energy codes. I always plan on putting Lutron Dimmer's throughout a house ( they provide up to 60% savings to your energy bill AND decrease your carbon footprint, see chart above) but adding these sensors are a perfect solution to a house full of busy professional's, kids, friends and family who may otherwise leave the lights on!
Most of us think that Sanyo just sell's T.V's and appliances, right? Nope, they are way more advanced than that. They are just a bunch of good ol' hippies trying to save the planet and hug a tree. The HIT Power solar module's are the most advanced of their kind. They offer improved efficiency and energy output, and more power per square foot than ever before. As president of Sanyo's U.S. energy system technologies Charles Hanasaki is quoted:
“The industry has advanced to the point where home and property owners understand that the solar energy solutions they purchase will not only reap them enticing tax credits and environmental incentives, it will be working for 25 to 30 years to virtually eliminate their monthly electric bills,” added Hanasaki
Seriously folks, this is the future. Remember the Birkenstock wearing, granola crunching hippies from the 70's? How they preached about free love and saving the planet? Well it finally caught up us! So grab a cliff bar, and let's find some nubby trees to grab a hold of with moon beam and sunshine and share some free love, AND energy savings!
4) Tabrasa
Tabrasa is an idea paint offered through MDC wall coverings. It is a high-performance, dry-erase paint that transforms any space into an idea/communication platform. This paint can be used not only in commercial spaces, but in residential applications as well. How cool is this for the kiddo's? Drawing on the walls was never this much fun, especially with fruit scented markers!
5) USF Contract
This floor company, USF contract, offers cork and bamboo that is not only great to look at, but are durable and available in an array of color options. Bamboo hues, their newest line is sustainable, durable and also certified by green guard! The great thing about this line is that it is commercially rated. Think your kids are tough on things? This floor can withstand a heard of elephants and a crowd at Circus, Circus in Las Vegas, so let little Jimmy run wild on skates, don't worry the floor can handle it!
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It's amazing the advance "green" has made in just three years. When we started on the yurt hubby wanted LED but it couldn't be found so when I bought our light fixtures they are all CFL. It was what Energy Star was. Not to mention that 3 years ago the options for ES lighting was sparse to say the least. I wish I could be shopping for it now....
ReplyDeleteI've got too many styles, colors, patterns, etc., that I love Amanda! That's my problem when I have to do a room in my home. I was able to do my kids' bedrooms no problem, but that's because it was based on what they wanted {like a client}. I do think it is our exposure to so many different things as well as just plain liking them all!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Definitely some supplies to keep in mind as we build. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great array of picks. Oh, it's so hard to apply good advice to ourselves! (I guess it's hard to step outside our own brains for a sec, the way you can with clients :))
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great recommendations! Love the lighting and the flooring. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteTeresa (Splendid Sass)
Thanks, AB! Hadn't heard of the bamboo and cork by USF. Will take a look! (And...great for you that two clients have taken action because of your podcast! Isn't it great to feel like you are making a difference?? Good job!)
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of the materials! I might have to try framing a section of the wall in my son's room and using the Tabrasa paint.
ReplyDeletethanks for the referral of USF contract. I have been trying to find the right flooring for a clients montana vacation home and this might be it. I found you on Pure Style Home and love your blog. Please check mine out also at http://www.onlinefabricstore.com/blog/ Would love to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteGreat new options, Amanda! xx
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