Understanding the values and compromises necessary to realize a greater good, the goal is to balance design quality, resource conservation and energy efficiency. In the end it must be beautiful enduring sustainability.
APPLIANCES + FIXTURES
- Fisher & Paykel DD24SI6 drawer-style dishwasher equipped with an eco-setting for less energy use (Energy Star)
- Diva 24" three burner electromagnetic induction cooktop with a 90% efficiency of heat transferred to cooking utensils compared to 50% for gas and 60% for other cooking technologies (Energy Star)
- Summit FFBF245 compact refrigerator/freezer that is more energy efficient than most on the market for its size (Energy Star)
- Kohler water-conserving kitchen faucet
- Kohler toilet with Dual Flush technology that meets the EPA’s strict WaterSense flushing performance guidelines (uses at least 20% less water than standard 1.6-gallon toilets)
- Energy Star rated SMEG SC712U convection oven that operates at a lower temperature yet cooks food faster than a conventional oven, also equipped with an eco-mode that brings the device up to temperature in the most efficient way
- LG combination front-loading ventless clothes washer and dryer cleans and dries clothes in a single appliance, halving embodied energy, maintenance, and floor space
- Laundry Alternative Spin Dryer uses a 3200-rpm spin cycle to remove most water from clothing using very little energy, which cuts heated drying time by 30 minutes or more
- Touch screen ASUS computer uses energy management software that throttles system resources based on process requirements
- Samsung LED series Eight TV uses 20-30% less energy than a comparable size television, while producing better color and contrast
