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Bosch Inverter Ducted Split 2.0

FLOORS, The Bosch Inverter Ducted Split (IDS) 2.0 is Bosch’s premium air-source heat
pump. With up to 20.5 seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER), this heat
pump has a full Energy Star-compliant product range. The accompanying air
WALLS AND handler includes an x13 ECM blower with two-stage fan control for enhanced
dehumidification, and an all-aluminum coil for superior corrosion resistance.
With 10.5 heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) and heating
operation down to four degrees below zero, this heat pump offers highly
SURFACES efficient operation, even in cold-climate applications. The Bosch IDS 2.0
outdoor unit can integrate with Bosch’s 96 percent gas furnace and cased
coils for an exceptionally efficient dual heating and cooling system.
Other key selling points include its ultra-quiet operating noise—thanks to
its foil-faced air handler cabinet insulation, silent blade technology, sound
isolating mounts and outdoor condensing section placement—and its
compatibility with smart thermostats that can help it learn a homeowner’s
preferences and adjust temperatures accordingly (and yes, the unit is compatible
with any traditional thermostats). There’s also the smooth, gradual upgrade to a
Kohler WasteLAB Ann Sacks Crackle Collection preferred environment—an action that prevents the wear-and-tear-inducing
spikes in energy use that are common with other units.
With Kohler WasteLAB’s Crackle Collection, a line of repurposed tile, what was once on the For more information: www.boschheatingandcooling.com
floor now clings to the walls. The company, along with stonework specialist firm Ann Sacks,
has developed a product made almost entirely of recycled pottery cull, and factory sand and
dust. Available in sizes from 4-by-4 inches to 6-by-12 inches, the Crackle tiles offer a stylish
way to dress up vertical surfaces without a large environmental footprint..
Before it is fired, discarded clay is pressed, WasteLAB artisans hand-cut each tile and remove
excess clay around the edges. An interactive glaze is then applied, which has a unique
composition designed to pool and break over the textured surface during firing. A resulting
delicate crackle occurs after the firing that carries across the tile face, adding to the dimensional
quality and artful visual effect. The tile is available in a half-dozen colors suitable for interior use.
The Crackle Collection is the result of initiatives developed as part of Kohler’s award-winning
Innovation for Good program, which develops and implements sustainable business solutions to
some of the most pressing problems related to safe water, safe sanitation and reliable power.
Armstrong Flooring Paragon For more information: https://wastelab.kohler.com
with Diamond 10 Technology
Solid Hardwood mnmMOD Modular Home System
Hardwood floors can last for generations, which makes mnmMOD’s self-named panelized
hardwood a natural and sustainable flooring option. building system offers a way to
Armstrong Flooring’s Paragon is made from 100 percent construct a home without wood, while
solid Appalachian hardwood with patent-pending Diamond ensuring good indoor air quality. The
10 Technology, a flooring innovation that incorporates technological brainchild of Santa Monica-
cultured diamonds to create a powerful layer of scratch based architectural design studio Minarc,
protection without clouding the beauty of the hardwood mnmMOD offers the residential building
underneath. industry an affordable and fully
Some competitor hardwood floors incorporate customizable alternative to traditional
aluminum oxide into the bottom coating layer, where building materials and techniques.
surface traffic does not reach, leaving the top layer Consisting of a blend of recycled steel and EPS insulation, mnmMOD building panels are 100
vulnerable to damage. Diamond 10 Technology forms a percent wood-free and are 40 percent more energy efficient than traditional housing
hard traffic-and-wear-resistant barrier on the surface components. They contain no dyes or formaldehydes, and emit no volatile organic compounds
that also protects the wood from soils and stains. (VOCs). The panels also prevent mold and termites from destroying a building and can
Paragon is built to endure real-life demands, such as withstand fire—a particularly attractive feature for residents in high fire-risk areas.
active kids, pets and heavy foot traffic. mnmMOD panels are customized to specific building plans and can be delivered directly to
Most raw materials are locally acquired, and 90 percent construction sites across the United States. Installation is simple—all that’s needed is a
of total volume is manufactured in the United States. This screw gun—meaning faster construction, lower labor costs and almost zero waste. The highly
reduces the company’s environmental footprint by making energy-efficient panels also exceed requirements of Title 24. And, the product is completely
deliveries shorter, meaning less impact to air quality. recyclable when it reaches end of life—whenever that happens to be.
For more information: https://bit.ly/2j5eSRq For more information: http://mnmmod.com

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