Well Thawed Out

Products

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  Fountainhead Integral Laminar Faucet

  This ADA-compliant faucet, with its single-control joystick valve, has a solid brass construction. This piece is part of the Fountainhead Suite and comes equipped with installation hardware.

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  Swell Seating Collection

  Not only made in America, the Swell Seating Collection and its pieces are nearly all made in Pennsylvania. The specialized sewing necessary to produce the slings that make up the seats is done at…

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  Crocheted Rubber Basket

Dwell Collection

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  Easy Being Green: Off the Grid

  We trek far afield each issue to bring you energy-efficient residences from around the globe, and they appear in all their green glory in our “Off the Grid” section. We revisited our…

Tips

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  Eco-Friendly Appliances

  The ideal appliance has a nice Energy-Star rating, uses little water, and does not make any noise. Try to select appliances that can be integrated into the cabinetry.

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  Daylight, and a Concrete Floor

  Lynn Gaffney: A concrete floor with radiant heat is a very comfortable and energy-efficient way to heat a home, and doesn’t use up wood or other materials for flooring.

Events

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  Sustainable Futures

  This exhibition showcases a range of design and architecture projects that explore the most important issues associated with sustainability. Celebrated through a selection of pioneering and forward…

• Sustainable Energy and Communities Summit

  Four panels—one each on art, environment, business, and workforce training and education—followed by a keynote address delivered by Chevron Energy Solutions CEO Jim Davis, address how…

• Finnish Design & Sustainability

  Interior architect Esa Vesmanen will delve into Scandinavia’s continued commitment to alternative energy, conservation, urban planning, and ecologically and socially sustainable architectural…