Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc.
Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc.
Glantz & Associates Architects, Inc., is an award-winning, full-service architectural firm specializing in residential architecture, from entry-level and move-up new home communities to luxury custom residences, as well as remodeling projects and home additions. Founded in 1956, Glantz & Associates has become the premier architect for individuals and home builders seeking nationally recognized knowledge of the latest residential design trends combined with the technical expertise of current construction practices. |
Janssen Building & Development Corp., Inc.
As a custom builder for 30 years, builder Eric Janssen of Janssen Building and Development has joined with St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles to produce our premiere Living Green Showhouse at Tapawingo. He has incorporated innovative, environmentally friendly building and energy-saving practices that have helped make this Showhouse green from the ground up. |
ASID: American Society of Interior Designers, Missouri East
ASID is a national organization of interior design professionals. Local ASID interior designers collaborated on the interior design of the Living Green Showhouse. Using environmentally conscious and sustainable materials that use less energy, water and non-renewable resources, the designers collectively designed a green home that promotes an eco-minded lifestyle. |
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Ambassador Floor. Made from 100% recycled carpet, the Anso® brand family of nylon fibers is used to create carpets of exceptional beauty and performance. Shaw Floors' Anso® nylon carpet has a superior blend of a higher twist, greater carpet density and optimum physical properties that make it the unsurpassed choice for tough, resilient, durable carpet. www.ambassadorfloor.com
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Metro Lighting. Metro Lighting has a well-trained and experienced staff of lighting professionals who will be pleased to “enlighten” you about the newest, most energy-efficient methods of lighting your home. The Living Green Showhouse includes a variety of energy-efficient lighting, such as LED bulbs, sensor lights, and dimmers that can significantly increase the life expectancy of light bulbs and save electricity. www.metrolightingcenters.com
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Crescent Plumbing & Kohler.® Low-flow aerators are an after-market purchase. KOHLER® aerators dispense a solid, fully functional stream of water while consuming 32% less water per minute. Most KOHLER® faucets are able to have their standard aerators replaced with low-flow aerators. Furthermore, KOHLER® Cast Iron faucets are crafted of 93% recycled and reclaimed material. In a world where every choice matters, it's a great solution. www.crescentsupply.com
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Benjamin Moore.® Benjamin Moore® has reinvented paint with the development – three years in the making – of Aura™ ultra-premium interior paint featuring waterborne colorant. It's Benjamin Moore's® proprietary Color Lock® technology that locks in the colorant and delivers unparalleled paint performance. Plus, Aura™ is an environmental milestone, surpassing the country's strictest VOC regulatory requirements. www.benjaminmoore.com
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Halcyon Shades. Halcyon Solar Shades are high-quality, transparent shades that control natural light to create interior comfort, providing energy efficiency and protection from heat, glare and harmful ultraviolet rays while maintaining the view. With exceptional durability, resilience and longevity, all Halcyon Shades are available motorized with wireless remote or manual operation. www.halcyonshades.com
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Lawrence Group/Niche. Niche is an interior design service and home furnishings retail store in downtown St. Louis. Pamela Calvert, designer for Niche, features the Hickory White host and hostess chairs in the Living Green Showhouse. These chairs feature fabric from Kravet, which supports the beauty and health of our planet and develops eco-friendly textiles using all-natural and sustainable yarns or recycled components. www.nichestl.com
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Dave Sinclair Automotive Group. The 2009 Yukon Hybrid is General Motors' green alternative for those seeking a full-size SUV. It combines an electric motor and a 332 horsepower V8 engine and promises a 25% improvement in overall gas mileage. With enhanced exterior aerodynamics, as well as lighter wheels and seats, the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid is a driving force for energy conservation. www.davesinclair.com
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James Hardie® Siding. John Bender Exteriors is the go-to supplier for the same James Hardie® siding used on the Living Green Showhouse. James Hardie® products made of natural raw materials, such as wood pulp, cement, sand and water, are rare in that they combine beauty and durability and also are considered “green and sustainable” by industry professionals. www.jbender.com, www.jameshardie.com
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Greenscape Gardens. The landscape design for the home is inspired by nature and by the beauty of the surrounding scenery. The plants were chosen for their ability to withstand drought-like conditions and many are native to this region. Some of the best tried-and-true native plants for home landscapes include: Prairie Dropseeds, Coneflowers, Black-Eyed Susans, Serviceberry trees and Vernal Witch hazels. www.greenscapegardens.com
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Construction Appliance. Construction Appliance Supply works with architects, designers and re-modelers to meet its customers' kitchen needs. The company supplies all of the Electrolux appliances in the Living Green Showhouse, several of which have an Energy Star® rating. They use less energy, save money and help to protect the environment. www.ncasco.com
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Absolute Tile & Stone. Absolute Tile & Stone is an award-winning installer of tile and countertops in St. Louis and distributor of Cambria, a natural quartz that is strong, durable and long-lasting. Using Cambria is environmentally responsible and minimizes the impact on the environment. It is the only quartz countertop produced in the USA. www.absolutetileandstone.com
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Dal Tile. Gold Rush is a glazed porcelain floor & wall tile. It is produced in Dal Tile's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Muskogee, Oklahoma. This product contains 50.7% of pre-consumer recycled content. The recycled content contains Nepheline, which is a waste product from 3M that includes internal wastewater, waste glaze and sludge. The factory in Muskogee recycles more than 90% of the water used in manufacturing. www.daltilestone.com
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St. Louis Tile & Stone. Specializing in residential ceramic and stone tile installation, St. Louis Tile and Stone is a distributor of IceStone,® a durable surface material used in the Living Green Showhouse that is made from 100% recycled glass and concrete. IceStone® combines a beautiful aesthetic with the strength of quarried stone, yet actively reduces the waste stream by reusing glass headed for landfills, fostering a sustainable environment. www.stltile.com
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The Closet Factory. Custom Storage is, by definition, green! The Closet Factory approach can make better use of existing space and even add a tremendous aesthetic appeal. Also, The Closet Factory is the exclusive supplier of wood grain material that meets green standards for scoring green projects. Their work with the Living Green Showhouse is an excellent example of their green designs! www.closetfactory.com
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Summer Classics at Mansfield Nursery. Summer Classics, a premier manufacturer of fine garden furniture and fireside furnishings, has a wide selection of hand-hooked Loloi rugs, which are manufactured using a new technology that allows for prolonged outdoor use in all climates. Combining durability with style and vibrant colors, Loloi rugs are an excellent green choice for both outdoor and indoor use. www.mansfieldnursery.com
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Beam of St. Louis. Unlike conventional vacuums that can re-circulate dust, a Beam Central Vacuum System removes 100% of contacted dirt, dust mites, pollen, dander and other allergens and carries them away from living areas – to help improve indoor air quality. Research has proven that a Beam system provides measurable relief for allergy sufferers – as much as 61%! A Beam system makes for a cleaner home and healthier living, even if you don't suffer from allergies. www.beamstl.com
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California Custom Decks. California Custom Decks has been innovating deck design and construction in the St. Louis area since the opening of its showroom in 1990. As a leader in deck, gazebo and sunroom construction and renovation, California Custom Decks used CorrectDeck® – made from an unbeatable hardwood fiber and polypropylene-based composite – at the Showhouse. www.caldecks.com
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