Show Village preview: A sneak peek at three cutting-edge IBS show homes

Since Professional Builder debuted its Show Village show home exhibit some 14 years ago, the magazine has built more than 40 homes for display at the International Builders’ Show. Show Village was created as a way to show off the latest trends in residential design and construction, as well as demonstrate building products in a real-life, installed environment. Over the years, Professional Builder has partnered with more than a dozen home builders and hundreds of product manufacturers to put on the Show Village exhibit at IBS.

This year, we are teaming with three modular builders — Seattle-based Greenfab; Spanish Fork, Utah-based Irontown Homes; and Addison, Texas-based Palm Harbor Homes — and dozens of product manufacturers to build three distinct homes in the main parking lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center, just outside the main entrance and steps from the show floor.

3 Show Village Models

• The Aurora Modern Home (see below)
• The Admiral Craftsman Home
• BASF Beyond High Performance Net Zero Home

For more on all three models, visit the Show Village website.

With a dual theme of “design innovation and attainable sustainability,” the Show Village homes push the envelope when it comes to both modular housing design and ultra-green construction. All three homes are designed to achieve a certified green rating — the Admiral and the Aurora models are targeting LEED Platinum, while the BASF home offers net-zero-energy performance — and include advanced green features like triple-pane windows, enhanced insulation and air sealing measures, no-VOC paint, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilators, solar PV panels, Energy Star-qualified appliances, low-flow faucets and fixtures, porous paving, and high-efficiency HVAC systems.

If you’re heading to Las Vegas for IBS 2013, make sure to tour the Show Village homes. To learn more about the three demonstration homes, see the profiles below. Also, visit www.housingzone.com/showvillage/2013 for an interactive presentation on each model.

The Aurora Modern Home

Perfect for urban infill applications on lots at least 40 feet wide, the Aurora modern-style home is designed to appeal to a wide range of homeowners — from couples and small families looking to live in an urban environment to baby boomers ready to downsize and move closer to community amenities.

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Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths provide ample space for any size family. The kitchen features a variety of stainless steel appliances, with white countertops and back-lit floating cabinets above the cooktop. The third-floor master suite sports a spa-like bathroom with an air-bath, full-body-spray shower, walk-in closet, and large bedroom for maximum comfort.

The plan is oriented around two central themes: maximization of space and energy efficiency. The Aurora lives larger than its 2,072 square feet, thanks to an open floor plan, expansive glass walls, and a rooftop deck that promotes the concept of open-air living. A backyard deck connects to the dining room via a 12-foot section of wood-clad, bi-fold doors.

On the energy efficiency front, Greenfab has targeted LEED for Homes Platinum certification. Green features of this all-electric home include a non-ducted mini-split heating system with an energy recovery ventilator; wall-mounted radiant heaters; and triple-pane, low-e windows.

For more information on this model, visit www.housingzone.com/showvillage/2013.  

Model name: The Aurora
Housing retailer and service provider: Greenfab
Modular manufacturer: IronTown Homes
Modular product line: 2100 series
Size: 2,072 sf
Dimensions: 31 feet deep by 28 feet wide

Sponsors
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Benjamin Obdyke: Moisture management
Carrara: Stucco system
Generac: Generators
Heatilator: Fireplaces
Hurd: Windows and patio doors
LP Smartside: Siding
Maze Nails: Nails
Moen: Kitchen, bathroom, showering faucets
Mohawk: Hardwood, carpet and tile flooring
Nissan: Trucks
Nylodeck: Decking
Panasonic: Ventilation fans
Philips Consumer Luminaires: Lighting
Roseburg: Lumber
Sherwin-Williams: Paint
Simpson: Interior doors
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