This journey follows the building of this home from the ground up, and we’ve been learning so much along the way from the wonderful partners and sponsors on this project.

This showhouse is unlike any other we’ve done before. In lieu of several design teams completing different spaces like in our ICONIC Hauses , this house has one design team, but features a variety of incredible environmentally friendly plus innovative brands that are all working together to create a high-efficiency, forward-thinking home that will stand the test of time (and energy).

Working on the particular Internet Zero WELL-KNOWN Home is the serious undertaking, and builder Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction , Scott Carson of Cosan Studio , Kacie Lilley and Stacy Scharf associated with K& Q Interiors , and Jeremy McVicars of Refined Gardens have all stepped up to the plate.  

These experts in their fields combined their knowledge to create a home for one of the nation’s foremost specialists on eco friendly construction, Mark LaLiberte. As the founder of Construction Instruction , he spent years studying the building science that goes into constructing residences which are efficient, good for the environment and good for the particular inhabitants, too.  

ICONIC EXISTENCE brought together some associated with our favorite innovative brands in order to help make this dream a reality for our fantastic partners. Our aim is to provide education, inspiration and motivation around ecological style and living.  

Here, we’ll dive into each of the players who are generously sponsoring the Net Zero ICONIC Home , along with what makes each brand a perfect fit for the goals of the home— sustainability , innovation plus wellness.

AVOCADO GREEN BRANDS

Beginning with their signature Avocado Mattresses , Avocado Green Brands has since expanded to include a variety of eco-friendly products for that home. The Avocado mattresses will be featured throughout the bedrooms in the Net Zero ICONIC House, providing a comfortable and conscientious slumber with regard to all in the house.  

All Avocado mattresses are certified organic and non-toxic, and the company holds prestigious accolades like being a certified B Corporation , climate neutral and fair trade verified. Now, they continue to progress inside durability by becoming the particular first mattress brand to be zero-waste.  

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NEIGHBOR OUTDOOR

A new, sustainable modular outdoor lifestyle company, Neighbor is changing the way we think about outdoor furniture. Founded simply by Tuft & Needle alumni Nick Arambula, Mike Fretto and Chris Lee, Neighbors does things differently by using FSC licensed teak, Sunbrella fabrics and other durable materials.  

Their innovative seating design is modular, so your furnishings can grow with you–simply add or remove sections as needed. The particular brand has recently expanded their own offerings to incorporate dining sets, rugs, coffee tables, lounge chairs and more.  

SOLSTICE STONE

Solstice Stone will be the trusted resource regarding natural stone, brick plus pavers in the Southwest. Specializing within architectural rock designs, the Solstice Stone team works closely along with the nation’s top architects, builders and designers to be the premiere supplier of sustainably -sourced stone.  

The wall stone for your Internet Zero ICONIC Home is a natural quartzitic sandstone, formed over 300 million years ago in the deserts of New Mexico. This particular sustainably -quarried material is locally transported, saving on carbon emissions as well. Solstice Stone’s forward-thinking mentality has positioned them as a leader in the industry.

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CRESTRON

Crestron Electronics carved the particular path intended for technological innovation through automation solutions that transform the way people live their particular lives. As one of the originators of the “smart home” concept, Crestron has continued to innovate and integrate home technology in the way that will makes residing simple, efficient and healthy. This is made possible with smart home technology which is intuitive, simple and responsive in order to touch or the sound of your voice.  

Crestron provides a complete smart home system engineered to be invisible, so all that remains is the experience with its Crestron Home and the particular new house office solution, Crestron Home Time . The Net Absolutely no ICONIC Home will showcase the latest in smart home technologies thanks to Crestron plus Monarch AV .  

SUB-ZERO, WOLF & COVE

Icons of design and paragons of performance, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are refrigeration, cooking and dishwashing specialists found in the world’s most luxurious homes. The company has placed a strong emphasis on sustainability , leading the particular way in both food preservation and the preservation associated with our planet.  

By using 75% recycled stainless steel and 50% recycled plastic in their manufacturing, along with eliminating wastewater, Sub-Zero, Hair and Cove are making strides in environmentally friendly manufacturing. The company’s beautiful and top-of-the-line appliances will be featured throughout the particular Net Zero ICONIC House, provided by Expressions Home Gallery .

VISUAL COMFORT & CO

Recognizing how overwhelming the lighting selection process could be, Visual Comfort & Co creator Gale Singer had the vision in order to disrupt the particular way lighting was sold. Visual Comfort & Co came to be the trusted 1 stop shop for designers, builders, and consumers alike to get shopping the very best in lighting.  

It’s no secret that the particular right light fixture may make or even break any space, and more information is usually “coming in order to light” about the importance of a lighting system that aligns with our circadian rhythms . A variety of gorgeous chandeliers, ceiling fixtures, lamps and decorative lighting may illuminate the Internet Zero ICONIC Home.

HEAT & GLO FIREPLACES

Heat & Glo fireplaces are paving the way for the future associated with lasting fireplaces that prioritize a healthy home. A ton of research and development went into creating innovative systems like direct-vent technology, which is more efficient and allows the user to direct the heat in their house.  

Additionally, their line of eco-friendly electric fireplaces create stunning flames without gas lines, venting or screens, keeping the air inside the home clean and pure. Heat & Glo offer a number of styles, from traditional to modern, and some of their contemporary styles will go into the particular design pertaining to the Net No WELL-KNOWN Home. Presented by Arizona Fireplaces and Hearth & House Technologies, the Net Zero ICONIC Home will become aglow thanks to Heat & Glo fireplaces.

ARIZONA HARDWOOD

With over 30 many years of encounter in custom wood flooring installation plus refinishing, Az Hardwood Floor Supply offers built a reputation meant for excellence. A top resource amongst the best house builders and designers within the Valley, Arizona Hardwood Ground Supply offers hundreds associated with species plus styles of custom wood flooring.  

Wood is one of the best earth-friendly and renewable materials designed for flooring, and reclaimed wooden or bamboo flooring is definitely even kinder to the particular environment. Az Hardwood Flooring Supply’s sustainably -harvested products offer you the perfect foundation for the Internet Zero ICONIC Residential, ensured to last for years to come.  

MIELE | EXPRESSIONS HOME GALLERY

Miele , a German manufacturer associated with high-end appliances available at Expression Home Photo gallery , can be all about innovation plus timeless elegance, with a focus on durability. The brand operates with a goal of energy efficiency and resource conservation with their products and production processes.

Miele earned the German Sustainability Award, is certainly a member of the particular UN Global Compact sustainability initiative and is a signatory of the “Diversity Charter. ” making the brand name the ideal provider for that washer and dryer in the Net Zero ICONIC Home.

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We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you in order to our Sustainability Sponsors who are participating inside the Net Zero WELL-KNOWN Home, including: Elkay, Broan-NuTone, Interior Essentials, Renovation Angel, Southwestern Mechanical Sales, plus Pella Windows and Doors.