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Living Green is Easy
SLHL joined with a team of sponsors to create the first green Showhouse in the St. Louis area. In partnership, the home is successfully green.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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