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international builders' show
"from the editor" will return in the next newsletter. In the meantime, enjoy some of Hanley Wood's highlights from the 2008 International Builders' Show, held last week in Orlando.
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International Builders' Show 2008 Recap
The 2008 International Builders' Show took over Orlando's Orange County Convention Center Feb. 13-16 -- and editors and writers from Hanley Wood's magazines and Web sites were there from start to finish, bringing you daily reports with news on industry trends, new products, innovative show homes, and the latest reports on the business of home building from the industry's biggest event.
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The New American Home 2008
The New American Home 2008 is all about rethinking your approach to changing markets and preparing for when the pace picks up again. Now in its 25th year as a harbinger of things to come in residential design and products, the house provides the building industry with real solutions to current issues.
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Green By Design, Not Gadgets
A conservation-first approach to home building is just plain common sense, says architect and building scientist Peter Pfeiffe.
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urban outfitter
sebastian mariscal develops, designs, and builds—one project at a time.
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killer products
built-in treatments keep mold and bacteria at bay.
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architects' choice: rob paulus architect
product picks from the pros.
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humble abod
a prototype for affordable housing in South Africa.
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architects' choice
product picks from the pros
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new material
architects and product design go hand in hand.
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 NuCedar Classic Clapboard®: the milled alternative to natural cedar siding
NuCedar Classic Clapboard® uses the material found in the leading brand of trimboard, milled to match the classic look of vertical grain cedar clapboard. It is prefinished inline with a durable solar-reflective coating manufactured by Sherwin-Williams™. The result is a look virtually indistinguishable in finish and profile from traditional cedar clapboard. It never needs scraping, sanding, painting, or staining—plus, it is lifetime warranted against rotting, cracking, delaminating, or insect/hail damage. 1400 custom colors available. Click here!
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Tradewinds Home: Back to the Future
BUILDER's 2008 Tradewinds show home is a house of the ages, for the ages. Tradewinds meshes high-performance systems and sustainable design for a home that meets today's -- and future -- needs.
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Tradewinds Talk
Comments Overhead at the Tradewinds Opening Reception at the international builders' show.
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AZEK Building Products, Inc.
AZEK Building Products, Inc., manufacturer of AZEK® Trim, the #1 brand of trim, and AZEK Mouldngs, has introduced a new cellular pvc product called AZEK® Deck with Procell™ technology. Perfect for harsh coastal climates, AZEK Deck is truly low-maintenance and easy to clean. AZEK Deck features a wood grain texture in five colors and resists stains, mold/mildew, scratching and fading. AZEK Mouldings have the same look and feel as AZEK Trim products, with 15 profiles replicating traditional moulding standards. AZEK exterior products are available at more than 3,000 dealers in North America. 1-877-ASK-AZEK (275-2935) or www.azek.com.
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Featured Video - Fireplaces that Green the Home
In this sponsor showcase, you'll learn how Hearth direct vent gas fireplaces bring higher profitability and lower risk for the home builder while providing lower energy costs and better indoor air quality for the home buyer. Click here to watch the video.
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 Featured Video - Special Summit: Strategies in Sustainable Design
Must green look green? How architects can incorporate earth-friendly strategies, materials and technologies into their architecture without compromising design integrity. Click here to watch the video.
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