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contents
cover story: Project showcase
12 Perfect the art of best practices

Making a statement by meeting the highest of standards
Community
18 Rebuilding after a disaster

Construction industry combines efforts to rebuild after storms
ravaged the Southern states and Missouri
Business
24 How I survived the housing slowdown

Lessons learned during previous recessions were nothing
compared to those learned during the past few years
12
28 Network, learn from residential
architects
Knowledge Community and symposium provide a home
for residential architects and designers
Product trends
Folding door and framing manufacturers share information
about new products, trends and technologies 24
30 Opening door trends
40 Framing trends 18
ADVICE, OPINIONS PRODUCTS
Editor’s Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Kitchen/Bath Spotlight:
Faucets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
News & Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Jay Grant on Building. . . . . . . . . . . 8
Literature Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Joseph Dellanno
on Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Advertiser/Editorial Index . . . 52
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editor’s comments
Look on the
Editorial Director Rob Heselbarth
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EDITOR Maureen Alley

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positive side
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Contributing Writers
Joe Dellanno, Jay Grant, Luis Jauregui, AIA,
John D. Wagner
art director Richmond Powers
Production Mgr. Steve Swick
A
Circulation Mgr. Jackie Flack
Reader Service Mgr. Rich Hendricks
Production Services Rep. Kathleen Weaver
s I was putting together this issue, I does this past Administrative Assistant Kasey Strike
noticed a common theme: positivity. spring. These pro-

It was a breath of fresh air to see all fessionals aren’t
the content coming together that focusing on what’s
encourages positive business lost, but rather
CEO John French
practices and attitudes. what can be done to
CFO Paul Bonaiuto
Reporting on positive stories is just as make life better for
EVP digital Tom Kohn
important as reporting on the negative ones. those affected and
In journalism school, I was taught the make their futures EVP Building & construction Kris Flitcroft
importance of reporting on what people need brighter. VP content Greg Udelhofen
to hear, not just what they want to hear. Yes, The third article, VP Marketing Debbie George
there have been quite a few negative stories “How I survived the VP Sales Steve Beyer
about the housing industry and economy, but housing slowdown” VP manufacturing Tom Martin
it’s important not to ignore the positive things (page 24) is a raw and honest look at an archi- VP Audience Development Julie Nachtigal
that are happening — and they are happening. tect’s experience through the slowdown. After VP technology Eric Kammerzelt
This issue is proof to you that not everything experiencing previous recessions, Bill Styczynski
VP Production OPERATIONS Curt Pordes
is doom and gloom. thought his company was sitting just right to
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news & feedback
What the July jobs report means F riday, August 5, 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics released its jobs report for the month of July
to the housing industry 2011. According to the report, employment rose 117,000
and the unemployment rate dropped from 9.2 percent in
June to 9.1 percent.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on rdbmagazine.com. Throughout the year, both the National Association of
Below the article is a reader’s response. Home Builders and American Institute of Architects have
been vocal about the impact a hurting job market has on
a housing market recovery. In June, during the Mid-Year
Construction Forecast (http://ow.ly/61I3b), David Crowe,
chief economist for NAHB, said a job recovery will “lead
the country back to normal levels.”
Superior engineering In response to the report, Crowe says: “The jobs report
today and the slight decline in unemployment are good
allows us to place a news for the economy and housing, but real housing
deeper and wider improvement needs consistent job gains at 200,000 or
more per month. Today’s gain is not enough to make a
elevator into the significant dent in unemployment or in consumers’ con-
fidence that a recovery is here to stay. Prospective home
same shaft than any buyers need greater confidence in their own economic
other manufacturer. future before they can take advantage of the very low
interest rates and home prices. A steady and consistent
improvement in job gains will encourage home buyers
back in the market.”
Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American
Institute of Architects, also responded to the report: “The
July employment report was not strong enough to pro-
vide much support for the housing recovery. The national
unemployment rate has been hovering around 9 percent
for several months, which is still very high by historical
standards. The 117,000 net increase in payrolls was better
than the past two months, but not enough to generate
much growth. The sense is that we need to generate about
150,000 per month on average just to keep up with new
entrants to the labor force.”
Does the July jobs report make you more or less
optimistic, or unaffected? Send an email to editor@
rdbmagazine.com.
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Jay G r a nt on building
Believe in the value

you provide
Don’t sell your company and offerings short because
of economic conditions
R ecently, the summary phrase I use

most often to characterize the
state of my business is, “I have
never had more prospects or fewer
clients!” I remain optimistic
because I have had no shortage of sales
meetings this summer. My leads have come
from my website, my new showroom where
the increased visibility has led to many more
construction and profit. I ignored the reality
that this would be a super competitive bid
process and that other builders were hungry
to win this commission.
One week after I submitted the bid, the
architect called me and confirmed what I
already suspected would be the situation: My
$1.6 million bid was not only high but was
“a few hundred thousand dollars more than
the benefits of building open-book
construction management and how doing so
would give us the best opportunity to further
trim the budget. I went into detail and
examples of how open book creates a win-win
for the client and builder.
The other builders have since been told
that I have been given the job. If the prospect’s
lawyer approves the agreement, I anticipate I
opportunities and from business networking. the lowest bidder.” But then he said something will be breaking ground by the time this
We are two weeks into the attorney review I did not expect: “The clients want to meet column is printed.
process on a 5,000-sq.-ft. custom home to be
built on my client’s lot. This potential project
has already been challenging. The opportunity
began when an architect I never worked with
invited me to bid on the plan. It is an
I felt like I was being asked
interesting home with an outdoor courtyard to go into a pitch black batting
surrounded on four sides by the home.
cage and hit a home run
W hen I met with the architect to pick
up and review the bid plans, he told
me there would be five other builders bidding
and I would only get to meet the prospect if with you because they want to understand Although it is as difficult as it has ever
my bid was selected out of the first round of what you’re thinking and why you believe the been to be a custom builder, I urge you to
cuts. I told him I felt like I was being asked project will need that budget.” keep doing what you know instinctively is
to go into a pitch black batting cage and hit the right thing for your business and your
a home run. He replied that his client was too
busy to attend six builder meetings so I could
either play by his rules or not play at all.
W hen I made my presentation two weeks
later, I brought in my estimator and
custom selections manager. In preparation for
client. Hopefully your reward will be an
ongoing profitable custom building business.
Good luck. ■
The plans subsequently sat on my office the meeting, we created a report showing the
floor for the first three weeks of the four-week prospects both value engineering ideas and Jay Grant, president of Grant Homes, a
bid window. In the final week, I committed scope-of-work suggestions that gave us the residential design/build firm in Mendham, N.J.,
to the bid deadline and spent 100 hours of chance to trim the budget by $175,000 focuses on building luxury custom homes and
my staff and my time in assembling the bid. without significantly altering the plan. I also renovations/additions. He is the recipient of
I decided I would not attempt to compete on presented a flow chart showing the timing more than 20 industry awards including best
website for granthomesusa.com. Grant is
price partly out of frustration with the process and steps needed to get the house under available for business consulting. Send email
and because it was a complex design. I put in construction by this fall and closed in by to granthomes@msn.com. Read past columns
all the costs I knew I would need to cover winter. I also used the opportunity to explain at rdbmagazine.com.
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Joseph Dellanno on communication
Market your company

with YouTube
Online video provides clients and potential clients a look into
your business practices
O nline video is a powerful com-

munication medium and used
correctly can capture your audi-
ence or even an audience of
millions. User-friendly technol-
ogy enables us to produce high-quality videos,
integrated soundtracks and share these creative
works with our social and business networks.
Given the fast pace of information transference,
The question remained how to document the IDB
process accurately and share it in a logical and
timely manner with past and future clients through
social networks.
When creating online videos, keep it simple,
short and interesting enough for viewers to want
more. Remember, people may have time for a one-
or two-minute video, but they do not have time
to watch a full-length movie. Also, keep in mind
interest and ends with a cliffhanger to suck you
into watching tomorrow.
O nce you have created, scripted and upload-

ed your video onto YouTube, the next step
is marketing and promoting it. YouTube is a house-
hold brand with global name recognition. By post-
ing on this site, your company will have an addi-
tional Web presence featuring full streaming video.
it’s easy to stay atop the latest trends, entertain- the viewing audience; action to hold interest; avoid The only costs involved are the video equipment,
ment news and industry buzz. In fact, 178 million
U.S. Internet users watched online video content
in June 2011 for an average of 16.8 hours per Your company will have
viewer, according to comScore data.
an additional Web presence
M y interactive design/build firm recently col-
laborated with a design/builder on a unique
remodeling project in the Boston area. The scope
featuring full streaming video
of the project consisted of designing a second floor industry buzzwords; and leave the audience want- video editing software, and someone’s time and
addition to an existing brick veneer, L-shape ranch ing more. Format your videos using the KISS commitment to design and produce.
home. You may be thinking, “What is unique method: keep it simple stupid. Providing your audience with a short burst of
about adding a second floor addition to an L-shape Creating your own YouTube channel is easy video information displays the reality of your
ranch?” Nothing, unless you are planning to lift and painless, but choose your channel name wise- company’s day-to-day operations. Promotional
ly. Keep the name easily remembered by viewers videos give the sales team a powerful sales tool to
Google which owns who will use search engines to find it. A simple
name helps your audience share your video content
provide your potential clients a better understand-
ing of the company’s design/build process.
YouTube accounted for with their friends or colleagues. Remember you are also communicating your
Once you have created the channel, you may design/build process with others in your industry.
149.3 million online wonder how to keep your audience coming back Have fun creating your videos and remember
viewers in June 2011 to view your YouTube videos. Video chapters
are a simple way to break up a long story into
to keep it simple, be persistent and consistent! ■
Source: comScore parts. This allows the viewer to choose the video
that is most interesting to them at that particu- Joseph Dellanno is the founder of My
the entire structure 11 ft. above its foundation and lar time. If the video is compelling enough to Design/Build Project, a Web communication
build a new first floor with 9 ft. ceilings underneath capture the viewer’s interest, the viewer is more application for design and build teams, and
the existing structure. likely to scan through your video library to glean president of My Design/Build Coach, providing
design/build business training. He is also president
The unusual nature of this project made this a more information. Think of your videos as if of Design Solutions, a national design firm.
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Perfect the art
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Making a
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meeting the highest
of standards
By Maureen Alley, editor
T he term “green” elicits both positive
and negative responses from those
in the housing industry. Josh Wynne,
owner of Sarasota, Fla.-based Josh
Wynne Construction, avoids this
term completely. Wynne also is the designer
and builder of U.S. Green Building Council’s
highest-scoring Platinum LEED home in the
country — an accomplishment he has achieved
To create the most energy-efficient home
in the country, Wynne and his team were faced
with many challenges from the start, with the
first being the lot. “The lot is a hardwood
swamp which is rare here, and it was overrun
with exotic species which we had to remove.
[The clients] wanted the house to feel as if it
was set down in the middle of the swamp. In
addition, there were 146 trees at risk of impact
twice in his career. that we had to maneuver around,” Wynne says.
Energy efficiency was the goal of this house, Design elements also presented chal-
the Power Haus, which also is a Residential Design lenges. Originally, the house was to include
+ Build 2011 Design Excellence Awards winner a radiant heating system, but Florida’s spo-
( July/August page 34). “We saw an opportunity radic cold weather challenged this. “Because
to chase and build the most energy-efficient it generated so much thermal heat mass the
home in the U.S.,” Wynne says. “I don’t focus air conditioning would need to be turned on
on that word, green. I stick with concrete things in January to cool the floor,” Wynne says.
like certifications and performance criteria such “There was a lot of discovery as we tried to
as energy consumption, health, durability.” go outside the box.”

cov er story: project showcase
 Top: The home features a contemporary take on the Florida cracker style to meet the homeowners’
request for contemporary and warm design.
Left: Josh Wynne Construction designs and builds a LEED Platinum home called Power Haus.

Photos: Matt McCourtney, McCourtney Photographics
Design encourages sustainability

The homeowners specifically requested a
modern design for their new home; however, they
were also clear they didn’t want a stark, sterile
home. Wynne found that traditional Florida
cracker style could meet their expectations as well
as provide the energy efficiency needs.
Wynne’s family has lived in Florida for gen-
erations and he believes in using traditional local
styles for his projects. “A big failure in architecture
is to not adapt a home to its climate — you have
to pay homage to regional architecture which is
why I chose the cracker element. [Florida
cracker] homes were adaptive to Florida so the
design embraces the climate,” he says.
Passive ventilation, passive lighting, long eaves
and solar orientation all affected the desired
design. “Natural traditional elements done in a
modern way,” he adds. “Polished concrete floors,  The western elevation opens up to provide views of the hardwood swamp.

cov er story: project showcase
clay walls over mold-resistant drywall, and native

cypress timbers used for doors, trim, cabinets and
roof framing all lend to the contemporary Florida
cracker vernacular while offering stellar perfor-
mance against the elements.”
Wynne’s favorite place in the home is the
kitchen (shown on the cover) which features
cabinets built with lumber from a mill. Wynne’s
team gathered the lumbered waste from a local
mill, milled the scraps, glued the panels together
and used a clear finish. “It’s pretty striking to see
all the different grains and woods,” he says.
Typically, energy-efficient homes and
LEED-certified homes are designed with a
minimal eastern and western glass exposure.
Wynne’s clients wanted the home to open and
provide views to the swamp which meant the
western elevation needed to open to this area.
“The reason I did the orientation this way was
because I was able to model the bulk tree line
on the swamp to determine where the shadow
would hit,” Wynne says. “I made the rear eave
on the house 4 ft. long so it would shadow until
the sun would dip below the trees and the sun
wouldn’t be a concern.  The deciduous trees provide shade from the sun in the summer, and allow the sun to
filter into the home’s spaces in the winter.
“There was a lot of

discovery as we tried
to go outside the box.”
Josh Wynne, owner, Josh Wynne Construction,
Sarasota, Fla.
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++Designer/Builder
Josh Wynne Construction
Sarasota, Fla.
joshwynneconstruction.com
++Project name: Power Haus

Location: Sarasota, Fla.
Size: 3,089 sq. ft.
++Exterior
Roofing: Metal Sales
Doors: Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors
Insulation: BioBased Insulation
HVAC: Carrier Corp.
++Interior
Locksets/hardware: Rocky Mountain Hardware
Tile: Heath Ceramics
Lighting: LiteTouch Inc.
++Kitchen
Faucets: Kohler Co.
Range: Blue Star
Exhaust: Best
Appliance drawers: Sharp Electronics
Refrigerator/freezer: Sub-Zero Inc.
Wine storage: Perlick Corp.
Dishwashers: Miele Inc.
++Bath
Tubs: Victoria & Albert
Showers: Kohler Co.
Toilets: Kohler Co.
Faucets: Kohler Co.
Washer/dryer: Whirlpool Corp.
++Technology
Home control system: Elan Home Systems
Lighting control: LiteTouch Inc.
Structured wiring: Elan Home Systems
Security system: DSC
Theater projector/TV: Samsung
Theater speakers: Bay Audio
Sound containment: Middle Atlantic Products  Passion from every person involved in the
Touchpanels: Elan Home Systems project was the key to the success of this
Subwoofer: Velodyne Acoustics LEED Platinum home.
++Outdoor living
Lighting: Barn Light Electric
The home’s technology includes a lighting
Grill: Big Green Egg
Outdoor speakers: Niles Audio control system, integration with HVAC,
security, appliances that are IP-addressable
and connected to the system for monitoring,
“In the winter, we wanted to take advantage entertainment, audio and solar panels. “The
 The home’s technology allows the
of the deciduous trees. As the sun drops, it filters homeowners can manipulate their home from
homeowners to control and view
into the area,” Wynne says. “Although on paper, anywhere,” Wynne says. “My client emailed the home’s system features remotely.
the large exposure on the western side is not me the other day concerned about the solar
green, in practice it worked in our favor.” performance being too low for the month,
so we troubleshooted the system. You can see Wynne and his team are very proud of this
Wired for success in real time and over a lifetime how much project and its many industry awards. The key
Home technology was another homeowner power the solar system is producing and how to its success is the teamwork behind it. “You
request. Using Elan’s G system, almost much power is being used — even by each can’t do great things all by yourself,” he says. “A
everything in the house is automated. “The component.” Three years ago, Wynne well-built house has a soul and intangible qual-
Elan system is the brains behind the operation Construction won Custom Electronics ity coming from a lot of people’s passion. We
which includes two 7-in. touch screens and Association’s award and he hopes to win this had the right team together and we all cared
four 3-in. touch screens,” Wynne adds. award again. enough to make it a success.” ■

community
Rebuilding after a disaster

Construction industry combines efforts to rebuild after storms ravaged
the Southern states and Missouri
By Laurie Grant, managing editor
E arlier this year, footage of tornadoes

and severe storms ripping through
the Southern states gripped the
nation. As news reports flooded the
airwaves, people soon realized
these weren’t typical tornadoes. Communities
were demolished and many lives were lost.
Across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky,
Mississippi, Tennessee and Virginia, storms on
Less than one month later, an EF-5 twist-
er tore through Joplin, Mo., flattening every-
thing in its path. Missouri already had been
hit by five destructive tornadoes that rolled
through St. Louis and its outlying suburbs a
month earlier; the most powerful tornado had
an EF-4 rating.
The aftermath of these storms left damage
that hasn’t been seen since Hurricane Katrina
Coast is still rebuilding, and Missouri and the
Southern states have a similarly long rebuilding
road ahead of them. Since disaster struck, trade
professionals and manufacturers have banded
together to restore the South and rebuild towns
from the ground up.
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After the Southern tornadoes, Kristopher
April 27 claimed an estimated 300 lives. devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005. The Gulf Nikolich, AIA, partner with the Design
photo: Design Initiative
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sound and require only cosmetic changes or

necessitate total rebuilding. “Homeowners
just want to get it fixed quickly. I think some
of them are making bad decisions that will
come back and haunt them in a couple of
years when their homes start showing cracks
from problems that weren’t repaired and were
just covered up,” Youngs says.
In Birmingham, Nikolich and Anderson,
working with other local architects, propose
a design charrette to develop prototypical
housing plans with affected communities. “If
we’re going to rebuild in the wake of a disas-
ter, how do we use this as an opportunity to
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photo: Hibbs Homes

of rebuilding rather than having it being
driven solely by a function of time and cost.”
Philanthropic Spirits
ProVia, a manufacturer of windows and doors
 Kim Hibbs of Hibbs Homes, Chesterfield, Mo., is rebuilding a house that was destroyed by a falling in Sugarcreek, Ohio, donated materials and time
tree in the Good Friday tornadoes.
to the devastation. In July, 15 employees traveled
to Joplin to volunteer for one week. “It was quite
Initiative, Birmingham, Ala., his business part- Two members from the Federal Emergency a sight to see all the damage there. They said the
ner Marshall Anderson, AIA, and Andrew Management Agency working in Pratt have tornado was a mile wide and ripped through
Bryan, an office intern, responded to an almost been attending the meetings so the organiza- town for five miles,” says Joe Klink, director of
immediate request from the Birmingham chap- tions can work in tandem to ensure they are corporate relations. “Whole neighborhoods were
ter of the American Institute of Architects for productive. The initial visit with the team completely blown away.”
volunteers to participate in a four-hour ATC-45 leader and administrative staff was com- ProVia employees devoted much of their time
training course with other architects, structural pleted in August, with the design charrette to cleaning up rubble from houses. “We had a
engineers and building inspectors. This training a couple weeks later. Bobcat and we started hauling, raking and pulling
qualified them to assess damaged property and concrete and everything out to the curb by the
evaluate whether it was safe to return. The train- Home is where the heart is deadline,” Klink recalls. “When we left, it didn’t
ing courses are developed by the Applied Chris Youngs, CAPS, CGP, vice president look any different than when we came. The
Technology Council, Redwood City, Calif. of construction at Homewood, Ala.-based devastation is that widespread. The difference
While inspecting structures in Tuscaloosa, BMR Homes, focuses his work on residential we made was for the individuals whose property
Ala., Nikolich found some buildings that projects in the Birmingham, Ala., area. He we cleared.”
appeared to be unharmed but upon closer estimates about 95 percent of his current work Siding manufacturer and distributor Kaycan,
inspection discovered major structural issues is a direct result of the tornadoes. In fact, he’s Burlington, Vt., also donated exterior building
that made the building uninhabitable. Other booked for work through the first of the year. products and tools in the Joplin area. Janis Turner,
buildings suffered only superficial damages. Youngs applies his Hurricane Katrina disaster- Kaycan’s U.S. marketing manager, explains that
Plenty fell in between. recovery and remodeling skills to the recent even though Kaycan does not manufacture tools,
The mayor’s office in Birmingham, in devastation in his area and currently is rebuild- the tools are necessary for rebuilding. “Our cus-
conjunction with AIA-Birmingham, sent a ing for several dislocated families. tomers need to take care of their families but also
request to AIA for a Regional/Urban Design Finding a balance between getting resi- want to give back to the community,” she says.
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its Pratt community. R/UDAT is supported enough time to thoughtfully rebuild struc- families fed.”The company also donated clothing,
and organized by AIA and comprises indi- tures is one of the most significant chal- food and other critical items.
viduals across the country who have expertise lenges Youngs has encountered. He stresses In addition, manufacturers are taking part by
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How I survived the

housing slowdown
Lessons learned during previous recessions were nothing
compared to those learned during the past few years
By Bill Styczynski
Editor’s note: This is the f irst in a series of work faded, our work became
survivor stories as told by the survivors more conventional and had
themselves. These brave builders and designers steadily grown in size and
will share their stories of struggle and reputation. I enjoyed my work, our
ultimately survival, as a method of therapy for office staff and clients. I felt I
them and to let their peers know they’re not would gradually reduce my role in
alone in their challenges. the firm as I reached retirement
age, although I always insisted I
would work until I was 80 as long
as I still enjoyed it.
In 2007, Styczynski Walker &
Associates, our architectural firm,
started my firm back in 1980, when was starting to feel a slowdown.
mortgage rates were in the double We felt the firm was well poised
digits and architects weren’t hiring. I to survive a slowdown with a
was young, enthusiastic and ready to diversified mix of clients and
conquer the world. My stor y is projects, including custom single-
probably similar to principals of other small, family homes, additions,
residential architectural firms. renovations, commercial projects
I started a firm focused on energy- and a design/build program which
efficient solar design. As interest in solar was just starting to gain traction.
Having sur vived multiple
recessions starting from the early
’80s, we were prepared for a
“WE were prepared slowdown but never expected the
drop off the cliff we were about
for a slowdown but to experience.
never expected the At the time, we had 10 to 12

employees, a nice 3,600-sq.-ft.
drop off the cliff office in Chicago’s western
suburbs, and a track record of
we were about to steady growth over almost 30
years. Personally, I had learned to
experience.” delegate responsibility, allowed
several staff architects to control
their own projects, developed  Bill Styczynski of Styczynski Walker & Associates.

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numerous quality control systems and

worked at broadening our client base. The
most ambitious project was to build a home
for my family that was also part of a luxury
home tour and would be utilized to promote
our design/build capabilities.
Recession aftereffects
As many in the industry know, the
collapse of the housing and financial markets
devastated the residential market. As it all
unfolded, I felt I was in an uncontrollable
free fall. By the time things bottomed out,
we were at about 20 percent of the income
levels we had before the crash. Privately
funded projects disappeared, accounts
receivable became uncollectable, we couldn’t
afford to pay the office rent, and I had to lay
off much of my staff for the first time. I have
always thought of my office staff as family
and I can vividly recall many sleepless nights,
staring out in the darkness trying to figure
out what to do.
 The current offices of Styczynski Walker & Associates are located in Styczynski’s personal race car I made many mistakes — using all of my
preparation area. A car hoist is still visible on the ceiling. The current staff includes: (left to right) retirement money to help fund the firm and
Tess Kliros, Tom Fend, Bill Styczynski, Manho Lam and Gregg Stahr. keep the office operational. The emotional
FORECAST: RAIN
FOLLOWED BY A LIFETIME
OF FLAT FLOORING.
Cost more? No. Work better? Yes. End of story.

attachment to the firm clouded my business homes, additions and commercial projects. communication with my staff has helped
judgment. The best advice I was given after During the lulls, we used the time to develop them understand the challenges we all face.
the fact was whatever happened in the past new marketing materials and looked at new Where will we be five or 10 years from
was history and I needed to look forward ways to gain enough market share to meet now? My guess is we will be back in a real
toward the future. our financial goals. Although to be honest, office, with a staff of no more than eight,
By June of 2009, I had reduced our staff budgets and the business plan had to be probably doing more design/build work, but
to four individuals in addition to myself. adjusted on a monthly basis. At times I felt I with a clear memory of this humbling
Everyone agreed to work reduced hours and should just shut down the firm and drive a experience. I do know that whatever form the
agreed it was better than being unemployed. bus for a living. firm does take, it will be based on our care
We set up an office in my home, utilizing a So where are we now? Quite honestly, and dedication to our clients and employees,
garage area where I used to keep a couple race we are still experiencing a roller coaster ride a commitment to quality services, and the
cars. My hobby and passion for racing cars of projects and emotions. Although it flexibility to change and reinvent ourselves as
was put on hold. My wife returned to work doesn’t always show, I am an extremely the world around us changes. ■
to help make ends meet, and her long-arm optimistic person with plenty of drive.
quilting room was converted to our conference There are still projects out there and we A. William Styczynski is president of
room. Our home now felt more like a bed and spend more time than ever to obtain a Styczynski Walker & Associates, an architectural
firm specializing in custom residential design
breakfast than a private residence, but again, signed contract. At times I feel we are only
and small- to medium-size commercial projects.
my staff was like family and we needed to cut one significant project away from turning A licensed architect with a bachelor of
costs and adapt to survive. the corner, only to have the rug pulled from architecture degree from the University of
under our feet. Illinois-Chicago, Styczynski has more than 32
Focus on positivity Our plan for the future is to stay in our years’ experience in the architectural field. He is
The market had definitely changed. It felt current location for at least another year, NCARB certified and a Certified Green Building
Professional. The firm has won numerous design
as if our architectural services had become a maybe two. Moving forward, it is important awards including five prestigious Crystal Key
commodity. Fees were severely undercut; we to keep our expenses as lean as possible, stay Awards from the Home Builders Association of
took on a multitude of smaller projects to flexible, respond to changes in the market Greater Chicago. Contact Styczynski by sending
survive and were fortunate to have a few new and be diversified. I also feel that open an email to editor@rdbmagazine.com.
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residential architects
Knowledge Community and symposium provide a home
for residential architects and designers
By Maureen Alley, editor
M any architects turn to the

American Institute of
Architects for networking,
resources and continuing
education. Within AIA, the
Custom Residential Architects Network
Knowledge Community hopes to take that a
step further and provide a place for residential
architects and designers to call home.
member to be a member of CRAN. By becom-
ing a member, you have a voice to a profession
that we are not just a secondary market but a
primary component to architecture,” he says.
“Within AIA, we’ve found a lot of individuals
who have felt left out. We provide a voice with-
in the [National Association of Home Builders,
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
and Custom Electronic Design & Installation
and roundtable and home tour in the afternoon.
The look of Friday’s home tour is different
than other home tours in the industry because
it includes case studies of the homes. “The home
tour takes place in a historic neighborhood of
contemporary homes,” Demerly says. “We will
talk about how the homes were created and
what was learned in the process.” The home
tour is from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Association] to collabo- Dinner groups are another interesting option
rate on better design.” during the symposium. Saturday night, attendees
CRAN’s annual sym- can sign up to attend dinner with a group of
posium is one way the fellow attendees. This is intended to create
group provides resources conversation and networking opportunities.
to residential architects The goal of the symposium is to provide
and designers. To be held networking and conversation among attendees
in Indianapolis, October and less about one-way communication from
14, 15 and 16, the theme panel members. “It’s a great way to build
of this year’s symposium relationships,” Demerly adds. ■
is “Elevating the Art of
Design and Practice.”
“Attendees won’t just
hear presentations. It’s
a b o u t e xc h a n g i n g ++Visit aiacran.org for more
thoughts,” Demerly information, schedule of
 Attendees participate in the workshop and brainstorming session during says. “With smaller events or to register for
the 2010 AIA CRAN Symposium. groups you can exchange the symposium.
with each other or a Early registration before Sept. 30:
“We are residential architects where we panel.” Approximately 200 people are expected AIA member, $225
directly engage the homeowner in the design to attend the symposium. Nonprofessional member, $300
process,” says Mark Demerly, chair of CRAN A pre-event home tour of the Miller House
Knowledge Community of AIA and president and Garden is available for attendees who arrive Late registration after Sept. 30:
of Demerly Architects, Indianapolis. on Thursday, with a welcome reception that AIA member, $275
Demerly adds that the CRAN group is evening. The symposium kicks off on Friday Nonprofessional member, $350
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Vernon Applegate, principal of Applegate
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Industry: “Americans who are looking to remodel their homes are seeking alter-
natives to a traditional slider in order to maximize their space and incorporate a
lifestyle that a folding door will provide,” says Matt Power, president and cofounder,
La Cantina Doors.
Product offering: “La Cantina Doors’ latest door — the aluminum thermally broken
— has maximum design flexibility and performance for virtually any environment,”
Power says. “The aluminum door is favored for its sleek design with thin 2¾-in. stile
and rail. Manufactured to any design specification, this door can suit large openings
up to 52 ft. wide and 10 ft. tall with eight doors opening in each direction.”
Where it’s going: “Folding doors will continue to gain consumer awareness and
popularity for many different types of applications both commercial and residential,”
Power adds.
LOEWEN
Industry: “We’re seeing requests for larger openings, bigger lengths and
widths, even replacing an entire wall with a glazed element. People are
extending their living spaces into the outdoors. They’re moving to a three-
season exterior space, with covered decks, outdoor fireplaces and outdoor
kitchens,” says Jon Sawatzky, channel and brand marketing manager, Loewen.
Product offering: “Our bifold doors operate with a chassis based on a
swinging door panel to provide complementary aesthetics. We can supply
doors that are up to 16 panels and fold to the outside so you don’t lose that
interior space to functionality,” Sawatzky says.
Where it’s going: “A request for the folding door is becoming more com-
mon in smaller projects. Historically, people had a two-panel sliding door, but you can cover 52 ft. on this type of door system,” Sawatzky says.
MARVIN WINDOWS AND DOORS

Industry: “Folding doors are becoming more popular and are a great way to get a
fresh new look. They’re a modern twist on the sliding door look and can be a good
way to save space in a door opening,” says John Kirchner, public relations manager,
Marvin Windows and Doors.
Product offering: “One of our newest doors is the Ultimate Lift and Slide, which
is our largest door ever. Its large sizes and easy operation allow a seamless integration
of indoors and out,” Kirchner adds. “[These doors are] available in sizes up to 60 ft.
wide.”
Where it’s going: “Homeowners who are looking for something special want to
bring the outdoors in or want to let in lots of light would be well served to consider a folding-style door,” Kirchner says.

NANAWALL SYSTEMS
Industry: “According to a recent survey by the American
Institute of Architects, even as homeowners choose smaller
homes and fewer specialty rooms, they are expanding living
areas into the outdoors through outdoor living spaces and
outdoor rooms,” says Ebrahim Nana, president, NanaWall
Systems.
Product offering: “The NanaWall is a custom-made
operable glass panel system that opens wide to blur the
line between indoors and outdoors. Easily opened, the
panels stack or stow away out of sight, opening the room
to the outside. When closed, the NanaWall provides a
weather-resistant barrier protecting against wind, rain,
snow and cold temperatures,” Nana says.
Where it’s going: “[We are] seeing the folding door
trend move north. The NanaWall is increasingly used to
create outdoor rooms and entertaining areas from kitchens
in New York to living rooms in Ohio, Michigan to the Canadian Rockies,” Nana says.
WEILAND SLIDING DOORS AND WINDOWS

Industry: “The floor plans of today’s architecturally designed custom home
frequently include moveable wall systems that expand lifestyles into [outdoor]
spaces. The folding door is a great solution that allows the homeowner better
views and flexibility in contrast to smaller conventional doors with less glass,”
says Sue Weiland, owner, Weiland Sliding Doors and Windows.
Product offering: “The Weiland Beefy Bifold can be built as tall as 13½ ft.
and panels as wide as 5 ft., depending on chosen configurations,” Weiland says.
Where it’s going: “The desire to have access to the outdoors is changing the
way we live. Site-specific design, the use of light and ventilation, and the maximum
use of space created by eliminating traditional barriers are helping integrate our
living areas to our surroundings,” Weiland says. “The folding door is an obvious
choice to meet these expectations. We continue to see strong growth in all aspects
of our business.”

product trends: framing
Frame it
Manufacturers share new trends,
technologies and products
in the framing arena
ILEVEL BY WEYERHAEuSER
Industry: “If there’s one word to describe current trends in structural
framing, it is optimization. There is recognition in the design and
building communities that structural frames are often overbuilt
for what’s needed for code compliance or occupant comfort. Plus,
traditional framing practices can create huge amounts of waste.
In both cases, that’s lost profits. The trend now is to build homes
with just the right materials in just the right places, and to reduce
the amount of cutting on the jobsite,” says Carlos Guilherme, vice
president of engineered lumber products, iLevel by Weyerhaeuser.
Product offering: “iLevel offers Trus Joist engineered lumber that
can meet demanding structural requirements such as tall walls more
than 10 ft. high, open floor plans and lateral bracing in narrow wall
segments,” Guilherme says. “We also offer specialty lumber with
the strength and stability to stay straight and true after installation.
The range of products helps avoid overbuilding by allowing better
selection of the appropriate solution, and less risk of having to replace
products after they’re installed. Some of our more popular materials
include TimberStrand LSL, Parallam PSL, Framer Series Lumber
and iLevel Shear Brace.”
Where it’s going: “We’re seeing a greater focus on value engineering
for the structural frame. At the beginning of the depressed building
market, conversations tended to focus on product price, but now
building teams are moving more toward overall value. Many are
investing in higher-performing materials that can actually help
control costs. Also, with spending a little more for a precut framing
package, there is less jobsite labor and disposal fees,” Guilherme
says. “Coming up next, the industry can expect more enhancements
in solid-sawn lumber, additional performance with OSB, and new
applications for engineered lumber.”

CORPOR ATE nOTES
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engineers (BAEs) can digitally “pre-build”
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specific joist hangers – using web-based,
real-time 3D BIM virtual environments.
One such tool, SAPPHIRE™ Viewer from
MiTek, is experiencing rising adoption
among BAEs, who are using it to change
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LITESTEEL TECHNOLOGIES
Industry: “Framing activity for new homes has slowed with the slowing
of new home construction. Builders have increased the use of framing
sold by major dealers on an installed basis. Large builders generally use
third-party framers to install framing products in new homes. These trends
are not very prevalent in structural installs accomplished by remodeling
professionals, who often self-install structural products,” says Jeff Hoffman,
vice president business development, LiteSteel Technologies.
Product offering: “LiteSteel beam from LiteSteel Technologies pro-
vides framers with a code-approved, easy-to-use structural framing
solution. LSB is on average 40 percent lighter than hot-rolled steel of
engineered wood products,” Hoffman says. “Standard carpenter’s tools
work well with LSB; it can be easily cut with a skill saw using a carbide-
tipped steel culling blade.”
Where it’s going: “The above trends on installation and contractor use
will continue to expand among builders of new homes,” Hoffman adds.
“Remodelers will increasingly be asked to remove load-bearing walls to
provide homeowners with the open spaces they crave. Structural solutions
such as LiteSteel beam will make it much easier for trade professionals to
satisfy the needs of their customers.”
MITEK INDUSTRIES
Industry: “Framing contractors and material suppliers have been forced to
significantly reduce their operations, head count and margins to simply survive
the downturn. Manpower and capabilities are much thinner today than ever
before. At the same time, there is high demand for precision and zero waste
to preserve every ounce of profitability they can. The conversion of stick fram-
ing to predesigned components is still a great opportunity for the industry to
improve its accuracy and efficiency,” says Gregg Renner, vice president market-
ing, MiTek Industries.
Product offering: “MiTek’s latest software technology Sapphire is a 3-D
software built for structural component manufacturers that produce trusses,
wall panels and engineered wood products. With its companion application,
Sapphire Viewer, the structural model can be shared and reviewed by builders,
architects, engineers and the lumberyard,” Renner says. “It is a collaboration tool
that provides unparalleled precision in the design, estimating and construction
of residential projects.”
Where it’s going: “We think the key trends are a continuing decline of available
skilled labor in the field, and higher costs of all waste — design time, materials,
transportation costs, jobsite labor and cycle time,” Renner says. “We are very focused
on predesigned solutions to these — designed in highly capable software, produced in
an efficient environment, delivered as predesigned and prefabricated structural components.”

CoRPoR ATE NoTES
Vinyl windows and doors

have evolved.
New Pella® 350 SerieS
ProductS Provide
more beNefitS thaN
traditioNal viNyl
oPtioNS.
Today’s homeowners expect their
windows and doors to be beautiful, energy-
efficient and durable. While satisfying all of
those needs can be a challenge for architects
and custom builders, Pella 350 Series vinyl
windows and patio doors are pushing the
boundaries of vinyl to another level.
more beautiful styles. In line with Pella’s
commitment to providing homeowners the
most options to match their home, Pella 350
Series windows and patio doors offer more
style choices than typical vinyl brands.
Three frame colors (including a dual-color
option), five hardware finishes and between- Pella’s exclusive SmoothSeam™ welded stay looking great longer. In addition, Pella
the-glass features like grilles plus shades and corners are virtually invisible, yet strong and uses a weatherstrip design similar to the
blinds (on patio doors only) create a more durable. A robust frame profile with a beveled automotive industry’s. It’s up to three times
distinctive look than typical vinyl products. edge creates a premium look inside and out. more effective than the window industry
And the window sash profile is designed to standard, which helps keep out extreme
match standard wood windows, so Pella weather. Plus, the precision corner welding
350 Series vinyl windows can be mixed process makes for a more durable frame that
and matched with a home’s existing wood resists warping or twisting over time.
windows and doors. easier and more convenient. In addition
Superior energy efficiency. Pella 350 to offering a full product line, Pella 350
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more energy-efficient.* Their exclusive variety of standard and custom sizes in 1/8’’
energy-saving system — including up to 18 increments, allowing them to fit into most
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pane glass with argon — makes Pella 350 installation.
Series vinyl windows and patio doors Pella’s Pella 350 Series vinyl windows and patio
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Pella 350 Series vinyl windows and doors window to a single-pane vinyl window.

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
Industry: “Like most of the housing industry, the framing industry is depressed — and in particular the
single-family residential market. There are single-family framing projects underway, but it’s much more
selective these days and on a much smaller scale than during the boom five or six years ago. There are
still many single-family homes on the market as short sales or bank-owned, and that needs to be resolved
before building will start up again in earnest. Multifamily housing, however, is doing much better,” says
Tom McClain, product manger, Simpson Strong-Tie.
Product offering: “Simpson Strong-Tie is looking at a more systems approach to solutions with its
product lines. It isn’t enough just to offer the least expensive widget if it’s not intuitive and doesn’t work
seamlessly with the other widgets. Our current product offering includes innovations which have reduced
the number of fasteners used, eliminated certain fasteners all together, reduced timely labor costs and offered
full foundation to roof solutions — all while maintaining current code requirements, structural integrity
and safety,” McClain says. “Our product lines continue to evolve with the industry and most importantly,
with the needs of our customers. Our lateral systems offering, which now includes prefabricated Strong-
Wall shearwalls, one- and two-story Strong Frame moment frames and ATS rod systems with a new
sophisticated take-up device, provides customers with a variety of solutions to meet the unique framing
challenges of custom home designs.”
Where it’s going: “Builders will be more selective when they start back on larger scale production. During
the boom they were building wherever they could as fast as they could. Now, I think they’ll concentrate on
value, such as proximity to transportation, eco-friendly features and smaller house sizes,” McClain adds.
COrpOr AtE nOtES
INCLINATOR® Home Elevators

are ideal for adding to new and
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Since inclinator no shaft at all. Our LX Drive is the industry’s
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CORPOR ATe NOTeS
Coastal Conundrum
One builder’s story of subfloor and swimming pools
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problems during the construction process. that’s most prone to swelling. PointSIX takes
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a detached 1,200-square foot workshop on testing, where pointSIX was subjected to
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coRPoR ATe NoTeS
LiteSteel™ beam makes

innovative deck design possible.
Since debuting in 2009, amount of separation from deck to deck
when using wood products to alleviate fire
LiteSteeL beam (LSb®) concerns. Not wanting to compromise on
deck size, Walsh ruled out traditional wood
haS made a name for materials, so he turned to his pro dealer for
itSeLf in the reSidentiaL other options.
“For customers, outdoor space is
conStruction market. very important to them, so we wanted to
Architects and builders are increasing maximize the amount of deck space for
specifying and using LSB primarily for them,” Walsh said. “I was able to work with
basement beams and long-span headers in our vendor, ProBuild, who recommended
both interior and exterior applications. LiteSteel beam, and together we came
Brendan Walsh, however, has found up with what I think is a pretty ingenious
another application perfectly suited for LSB solution.”
– decks. That solution called for LSB to serve as
Walsh, general manager of Roswell, the foundation of the deck, with a concrete LSB is a patented, cold-formed, light-
Ga.-based Lehigh Homes, was designing a slab positioned on top as the floor. Wooden weight steel structural beam designed for
series of Brownstones with decks of various pillars are anchored to the ground and remodeling, residential and light-commercial
sizes attached to them. For other similar support the LSB frame. Walsh said the construction projects. A distinctive feature
projects Walsh typically used more traditional Brownstones are located in an historic area of LSB is that it combines the strength of
materials such as wood or treated lumber of Roswell, and exterior designs are reviewed steel but with the installation workability
to build the decks. But for the new Roswell by an architectural committee. To ensure the normally associated with wood products.
Brownstones, city code required a specific decks meet with the committee’s approval, Unlike hot-rolled steel W-beams or LVLs,
brick columns wrap around the LSB can be hand-lifted by framers on a job
wooden supports, and the LSB site, eliminating the need of a crane for
frame was painted a greenish- installation. Although it’s a steel beam, LSB
brown color to match the colors should not be thought of as solely a steel
of the townhouses. Wooden framing product, rather it’s designed to easily
railings attached to the concrete integrate with traditional wood frame home
slab complete the decks. projects using standard connectors.
Walsh is using seven
LiteSteel beams for the
decks measuring 8’x16’, and
as much as 20 to 25 beams
for the larger size decks
of 8’x24’ and 8’x40’. When
finished, the project will
include 38 Brownstones –
22 have been built thus far,
and all of which will have
decks using LSB.
“Traditional building
materials couldn’t give us the
fire rating that the city was
looking for, so we weighed
other options,” Walsh said.
“LiteSteel beam is perfect for this type of
application, and we’ll be using more of it in
the future.”
For more information, visit www.LiteSteelbeam.com or call 877-285-2607.

CoRPoR ATE NoTES
Samsung Vivace
The SamSung ViVace bringS STyle, Finally the most high innovative aspect of Vivace’s clean air pro-
gram is the MPI system (Micro Plasma Ionizer). Samsung’s Micro
SophiSTicaTion and elegance Plasma Ion device generates active hydrogen atoms together with
oxygen ions in your room. This is an innovative invention that bonds
inTo The inTerior of The newly the active hydrogen atoms and oxygen ions with proteins (H3) on the
surface of harmful particles such as viruses, bacteria, molds and aller-
remodeled home or office. gens. As a result, the harmful particles decompose into the conden-
From the carbon fiber look face plate to the wide range of functional sate water and are then flushed out leaving the air in the room both
features, Vivace offers the answer to a wide variety of applications. clean and conditioned.
Vivace is a unique product that is much more than a hyper effi- Another outstanding feature of the Vivace series is the Good
cient air conditioner and heat pump. Like all Samsung split system Sleep Mode; this programmable function allows for additional
heat pumps; the Vivace starts off with a powerful DC Inverter com- cooling as one is falling asleep. During the deep sleep period, the
pressor. The inverter compressor gains its efficiency by only operat- temperature is either raised slightly (in heating mode) or lowered
ing at sufficient levels to maintain a set temperature, matching the slightly (in cooling mode). During the wake up period, the tempera-
speed that it runs to the immediate demands of the interior unit. ture is intermittently variable, allowing one to wake up refreshed.
Compared to previous non-inverter units this can result in up to a As compared to a traditional air conditioning unit, the good sleep
50% savings in electrical power consumption, more consistent room mode offers not just a great night’s sleep, but also additional energy
temperatures and a very quiet system. savings of up to 30%.
Indoor air quality is a primary goal of the Vivace series of air condi- The Samsung Vivace lineup consists of three single zone
tioners/heat pumps. The six stage air purification system begins with a units: 12,000 Btu/h, 18,000 Btu/h and 24,000 Btu/h. SEER ratings
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k i t c h e n / b at h s p o t l i g h t: f a u c e t s
The Prince collection of faucets Grohe’s K7 kitchen faucet Delta Faucet introduces its American Standard expands its
from Danze Inc. includes three line features integrated rins- Trinsic collection. It includes Town Square and Copeland collec-
faucets: single-handle kitchen faucet ing sprays with a streamlined pull-down faucets with a two- tions with a single-control model to
with spray; single-handle pull-down toggle, arm radius of 140 function wand and deck-mount each line. Enhancements include
kitchen faucet; and single-handle degrees and flexible coil models. The pull-down kitchen new refined handles that are easier
pull-out kitchen faucet. Introduced spring hose for extended and bar/prep faucets are avail- to install on widespread sink faucets
in chrome and brushed nickel, each reach. The handspray is able with optional Touch2O and deck-mount tub filler faucets;
of the faucets meets the low lead designed to allow for more technology allowing the home- and a new bath/shower faucet with
content requirements of California precise free-flow of water. owner to start and stop water improved functionality that allows the
and Vermont legislation. + For more info circle #13 flow with a tap anywhere on the user to adjust the volume of water as
+ For more info circle #12 faucet spout or handle. well as its temperature.
+ For more info circle #14 + For more info circle #15
The new Danika single-handle faucet from Moen

Inc. features a contemporary design. It can be
installed with a single- or three-hole mount and
is WaterSense certified.
Kohler Co. introduces its Mistos transitional

faucet. It is WaterSense certified with a
flow rate of 1.5 gpm, and designed for
easy installation.
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corpor ate notes
A home is more than

rooms of a house.
It Is a refuge, a place of
comfort desIgned to
provIde an envIronment
where memorIes can be
made, relatIonshIps buIlt,
lIves nurtured and
dreams realIzed.
additionally, a home is an investment vehicle where the
returns are counted as appreciation in value, but also in the
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help you create quality, efficient, and productive homes with
smart, next generation residential energy technology that takes
a home to an unprecedented level.
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comes without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
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Smart, efficient home solutions

the Wiser™ energy management system empowers homeowners to intuitively control household energy use through
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Electric vehicle charging solutions

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A Cygnus Business Media Publication AZEK Building Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 55 Pella Corp.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 43
CEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Quietside Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 47, 52
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Steve Beyer, VP Sales CRAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 RHH Foam Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
3030 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 200
Feeney, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 50 Sikkens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Hanley-Wood Exhibitions/Remodeling Show . . . . . . . 25 Trex Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 51
John Huff, Publisher Inclinator Company of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 44 United HealthCare Services, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Litesteel Technologies America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 46
(847) 454-2711 • Fax: (866) 577-7397 MiTek Industries, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 41 * Selected States
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Phone: (847) 454-2715 Fax: (866) 348-4221 Efficient-Tec International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 MiTek Industries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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EAST Grohe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 NanaWall Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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