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HONORABLE

MENTION Evergreen Technologies Weather Shield

All-Wood Window
Spectral Optical Coating
Spectral is a revolutionary optical coating Weather Shield now offers an all-wood window,
technology that will allow light-sensitive devices which features historically accurate details, a
such as solar panels and photo sensors to be wide range of exterior brickmould options and
disguised or seamlessly concealed in their monumental double-ung window sizes of up to 5
surroundings. The durable, paper-thin coating is feet in width by 10 feet in height. Available in
completely opaque but actually allows at least late 2019, these new windows are well suited
80 percent of incoming light to pass through it. for historical restoration projects or
In addition, the coating reflects infrared applications where exact architectural
radiation, helping improve the life of the solar detail is required. www.weathershield.com
Airthings Wave Plus panel. http://facecompanies.com/spectral Whirlpool Smart All-in-One
Airthings Wave Plus is the first wirelessly Washer and Dryer
connected and battery-operated indoor air The Whirlpool Smart
quality (IAQ) monitor, with sensors for radon, All-in-One Washer
total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), CO ,
2 and Dryer completes
humidity, temperature and air pressure, and is a load of laundry in
designed for all indoor dwellings and workplaces. the same machine,
Wave Plus users also have access to allowing for one load
interpretations of IAQ data and tips to reduce LG Dual Inverter Smart Wi-Fi to be completely
indoor air hazards, optimize ventilation and save Enabled Window Air Conditioner washed and dried
energy. In addition, users can simply wave in without moving items
front of the device to receive a color-coded As the first variable-speed compressor used in from the washer to
visual indicator of the overall air quality. room air conditioners, LG’s LW1817IVSM model the dryer. Whirlpool’s
www.airthings.com constantly adjusts its speed to maintain newly upgraded laundry unit features smart
desired temperature levels, resulting in less
Aura Air Air Purification System fluctuation and greater energy efficiency of 25 laundry capabilities through the Whirlpool app,
Aura Air is a connected smart home system for to 40 percent. The Wi-Fi-enabled unit can turn and—coming soon in 2019—voice control
with a compatible voice-enabled device.
managing, monitoring and actively controlling on or off, or adjust and monitor the room www.whirlpoolcorp.com
indoor air quality. Air temperature remotely, via the SmartThinQ app
conditioners/heating units, on a smartphone, and operate the air
furniture, leaks, wood, mold conditioner via voice commands using Amazon
and more can pollute air in Alexa and the Google Assistant.
homes; Aura Air filters and https://bit.ly/2V4zZB5
disinfects air through a Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC
unique five-stage
purification process while US kumo cloud Mobile App
vigilantly monitoring its quality in real-time, alerting Now integrated with Amazon Alexa, the kumo Wilsonart THINSCAPE
users when hazards are present and if they need cloud mobile app and web service put enhanced
to evacuate. https://get.auraair.io control of heating and Performance Tops
Baldwin Hardware cooling at users’ THINSCAPE Performance Tops are European-
inspired, highly durable, ultra-thin countertops
fingertips, no matter
TouchScreen Smart Lock where they are. The totally unique to the marketplace. Manufactured
Baldwin Hardware’s TouchScreen smart lock integration with Alexa in the U.S.A., THINSCAPE is made of materials
offers an electronic solution to lost house keys. A allows homeowners to that are elegantly designed and expertly
user may activate the screen with their fingertips, turn their system on or matched with the perfect finish: wire brushed,
then enter a four- to eight-digit code for easy off, change set points honed, sandblasted, natural and luster. Installers
unlocking. Additionally, the one-touch locking or modes for an individual zone or entire group, love THINSCAPE because they are easier to
capability provides for quick departures requiring and request zone status, including the humidity work with than porcelain options and can be
no key or code to lock the door. TouchScreen can or current temperature, simply by asking installed with an undermount sink. They come
be paired with three coordinating handleset grips Alexa or using the app. with UL Greenguard Gold Certification for indoor
for a signature look. www.baldwinhardware.com www.mitsubishicomfort.com/kumocloud air quality. www.wilsonart.com

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