Product Review

A Tour of Cool Products from Greenbuild 2016

These products from Greenbuild 2016 expo floor save water, use wood in innovative ways, and protect buildings and materials from the elements

The annual Greenbuild Expo is one of the best places to discover exciting product innovations and the 2016 convention in Los Angeles was no exception. We’re going to present in two parts the standouts that we saw. This article will cover water-saving products, drywall, weather barriers, and select wood products. Stay tuned next month when we’ll look at innovative energy recovery systems, photovoltaic panels, insulation, and more.

Water Savings

There were the usual wide selection of designer toilets, faucets, and showerheads at Greenbuild this year, but were there any true water-saving advances or new devices that could influence our habits? We found some, as well as graywater systems that may finally be ready for prime time.

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Published November 7, 2016

Ehrlich, B. (2016, November 7). A Tour of Cool Products from Greenbuild 2016. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/product-review/tour-cool-products-greenbuild-2016