Tour Atlanta’s First Eco-Friendly Decorators’ Show House this Weekend!

July 22, 2009 - PRLog -- Pace Homebuilders is proud to present Greenhaven, the first eco-friendly Decorators’ Show House in Atlanta.  Open to the public Saturday, July 18 - August 9, 2009, Greenhaven will showcase the latest in sustainable interior design, state-of-the-art technology and energy efficiency. The home will feature over 20 of Atlanta’s top interior designers, each with a fresh and unique perspective on eco-friendly design. From a healthy home nursery and eco-pet suite to a green “tween” room and fly fishing experience, guests will enjoy an exclusive tour of the most innovative and sustainably designed interior spaces in Atlanta.

To complement the inspiring design, Greenhaven will be an archetype for maximum sustainability and energy-efficiency. The implementation of state-of-the-art technologies in the design of Greenhaven will create a smart and functional home to evolve with the needs of today’s family. Greenhaven will carry 7 earth-friendly certifications including the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, Earthcraft House, Energy Star, Health House, NAHB, PATH Partner and Builder’s Challenge.

Other innovative features of the home include:
•   New LED lighting and fixtures
•   Soybean spray insulation
•   Touch panel energy monitoring system
•   River reclaimed pine floors
•   Solar tubes
•   Greywater System
•   Non-PVC and Vinyl-free recycled decking
•   Eco-friendly modern “open” fireplace
•   Tankless water heaters
•   Green Technology Room

The home is open to the public with free admission Thursday – Sunday.  For directions visit: http://www.greenhavenhome.com

About Greenhaven

Pace Homebuilders (http://www.pacehomebuilders.com/) presents Greenhaven, Atlanta's newest model for green building and sustainable design. Greenhaven will carry the US Green Building Council's LEED for Homes (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and showcase the latest in green building techniques, sustainable interior design, state-of-the-art-technology, and energy efficiency, teaching that eco-living is attainable even in the suburbs. Open to the public, July 18 – August 9, 2009, Greenhaven will host a series of eco-educational seminars, trunk shows and book signings.  For more information, visit: http://www.greenhavenhome.com