With Your Home, Allison Walker

You are about to get a look at a home that is one of the most energy efficient homes available.

You might be surprised what "going green" is becoming.

The makers of these modular homes showed them off at this year's International Builders Show at the Orange County Convention Center.

People might feel differently about the environmental 'home" movement but they're all curious to see a modular home that just got an ego boost.

This was the first modular home ‘ever’ to receive the National Association of Homebuilder's Green Award at the Gold level. These houses are, on average, 40 percent more energy efficient than the standard energy code requirement in the state of FL.

A Gold Level Award means if something can go green, it probably is.

Like low-water usage faucets and showerheads.
"Low E" insulated glass, meaning much of the heat outside bounces off the glass.
Low emission paint surfaces.
No air leakage.    

 Plus, since a modular home is built in sections, not all parts are the same. 

Because of all these green modifications we've shown you here in this modular home, this air handler here requires 40 percent less energy to work, ultimately translating into savings.
                        
Palm Harbor Homes thinks a home of the future is more than just being green.

Got cold feet in the morning? This heats up your tile or hardwood.

No speakers needed near this tub. The walls of it are the speakers.

This home of the future is not so far-fetched.
    
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