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The 2008 New American (Concrete) Home Provides Southern Comfort
In the exclusive Lake Nona golf course community, adjacent to the eastern
boundary of Orlando International Airport, the 2008 New American
Home is ready for its debut. For the 5th consecutive year, the
home, which
serves as the official Show Home of the National Association of
Home Builders (NAHB) during the International Builders’ Show, is
relying on concrete for its structural elements. The exterior walls
make extensive
use of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks provided by Aercon
Industries. AAC consists of lightweight, air-entrained concrete
blocks or panels
that can be cut to fit any dimension. AAC provides superior energy
efficiency, resistance to fires, termites and mold, and enhanced
sound attenuation.
In addition to AAC, the New American Home has several hundred yards
of poured concrete for additional structural support.
In addition to providing comfort, concrete products contributed to the
home’s beauty. The family room fireplace is built from concrete
veneer bricks. Other
concrete products
used in the home will include a portland cement–based stucco finish,
and concrete roof tiles from Monier LifeTile.
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Interior view of 2008 TNAH |
These concrete wall systems helped reduce energy consumption for heating
and cooling by about 62% compared to a house of similar size in
the same climate. That level far exceeds the ENERGY STAR requirement
of being
at least 15% more energy efficient than a typical home. ENERGY
STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the U.S.
Department of Energy, designed to save money and protect the environment
through energy-efficient products and practices. Together, concrete
and other “green” building products make the 2008 New American
Home the first home certified by the National Home Builders Association’s
National Green Building Program.
Concrete systems and products give the home other benefits as well.
More than 500 cubic yards of poured concrete create a 6,725-square-foot
house that is resistant to termites, fires, wind, hurricanes, floods
and other natural disasters. Also important for this home is concrete’s
excellent soundproofing qualities; it’s located near the Orlando
International Airport.
Builder Charles Robertson of Robertson Homes broke ground in February
2007. He targeted the home to be completed in late October to allow for
magazine photo shoots prior to the February 2008 International Builders'
Show. The home will be on display during the show, which runs February
13–16 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
The home is also expected to be available for public tours for several
weeks following the show.
The New American Home 2008
Major Concrete Association Sponsors:
Portland Cement Association
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Association
Material Sponsors:
Aercon Industries
Monier LifeTile
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Further information on the The New American Home
2008
Main Contact:
Jim Niehoff
Phone: (847) 972-9108
Fax: (847) 966-8389
E-mail: jniehoff@cement.org
Media Contact:
Patti Flesher
Phone: (847) 972-9136
Fax: (847) 966-8389
E-mail: pflesher@cement.org
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