Build green or have an interest in building green? If so, take a look at 10 of the most innovative products—all nominees of the Best in IBS Awards—in green building technology today.
Build green or have an interest in building green? If so, take a look at 10 of the most innovative products—all nominees of the Best in IBS Awards at the NAHB International Builders’ Show—in green building technology today.
Big Ass Solutions – Haiku Designer Series LED fixture
The Haiku Designer Series LED fixture is designed to be an efficient, sleek and convenient for the consumer. It is so smart, that once it’s set up, it doesn’t even require the consumer to have a mobile app to guide its use. It’s composed of 144 energy-efficient LEDs, has a bank of sensors including motion, infrared, ambient light and temperature, and it’s offered in several different color options.
The newly trademarked Active Light Equalization technology adjusts the LEDs’ brightness automatically as the ambient light levels change to 16 different dimming settings. “When the sunlight pours in, our light will automatically dim down. Or you can schedule it to dim setting 5 and 2200K, which will help the body release melatonin for a good night’s sleep,” said Keith McKay, a business development manager for Big Ass Solutions. “Users can create customized lighting for any occasion — from amber to bright white.”
BASF – HP Wall Systems
These innovative, structural insulated wall assemblies achieve up to R-34 in 2×4 construction, provide lateral bracing without OSB, save lumber while improving structural and energy performance, and help to simplify the construction process.
“The great thing about this system is that you can achieve 2×6 performance in a 2×4 construct,” said Chris Rosemond, a construction science architect with BASF. “These systems provide lighter weight, durable, long-lasting assemblies in a single-integrated system, which allow you to build stronger homes with less materials.”
According to the manufacturer, the HP+ E Series and HP+ X Series systems both exceed current codes in compressive strength, offer single plates with no direct load path required and can reduce lumber content by up to 25%. They also help improve moisture management, mitigating moisture-related losses, reduce condensation risk, and improve heating and cooling loads and associated utility usage.
Panasonic – SelectCycler Whole House Ventilation System
SelectCycler is a cost effective, whole ventilation solution for ASHRAE 62.2 compliance. By combining the best parts of both central fan integrated ventilation and exhaust fan ventilation, SelectCycler provides a high quality, energy-efficient ventilation solution. 
“Instead of using exhaust only, we can determine where the air comes from, which maximizes inbound and outbound air, and delivers fresh air throughout the home effectively and efficiently,” said Ken Nelson, northwest sales manager for the Panasonic eco products division.
The system is comprised of the WhisperGreen Select fan + Controller, FanConnect Wall Switch and Motorized Supply Damper.
