Danze. Five new low-flow showerheads (at left) use just 1.5 gallons per minute, regardless of low or high water pressure. The stylish designs coordinate with many bath styles, and include 4-inch Victorian, round sunflower, and lamp sunflower showerheads, a 3-inch two-function massage showerhead, and the 6-inch 305 showerhead. A variety of finishes is available for each model. 877.530.3344. www.danze.com.
Eco-Heater. With no fans or exposed heating elements, the wall-mounted Eco-Heater electric panel heater (at right) can warm a 10 foot by 12 foot room and use only as much electricity as four incandescent light bulbs. The design creates a natural convection effect by drawing cold air in at the bottom of the panel, heating the air in the small gap between the heater and the wall, and then directing warm air out the top of the panel. The paintable unit measures 231/4 by 231/4 inches and mounts 3/4 inches from a wall and 6 to 8 inches from the floor. 973.214.5467. www.eco-heater.com.
iLevel by Weyerhaeuser. New water-based, low-VOC iLevel Subfloor Adhesive (at left) is designed to create a strong bond between floor panels, joists, and other framing members and to fill gaps in the connections. The result is improved composite action for the floor system to enable higher performance and help reduce the potential for squeaks. iLevel Subfloor Adhesive meets several green-building standards, including those for NAHB Model Green Home Building, Green Globes, and LEED. 888.453.8358. www.ilevel.com.
WaterFurnace. The Envision Series geothermal system (at right) can save homeowners up to 70% on their utility bills, the maker says. The highly efficient system’s two-speed compressor units reach a 5.0 COP in heating and a 30 EER in cooling in ground-loop applications. Available in seven single-speed and five dual-capacity sizes, the Envision series uses environmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant, and features microprocessor control that sequences all components during operation for optimum performance. 800.436.7283. www.waterfurnace.com.
