Specifying Residential Appliances: Green Update

Energy-saving appliances reduce water use and enhance sustainability
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Advertorial course provided by Bosch
Peter J. Arsenault, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP

Bosch home appliances is part of BSH Home Appliances Corporation, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bosch and Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, the third largest appliance manufacturer in the world. Inspired by the lifestyles of today's discerning consumers, all Bosch products combine superior performance and excellent quality with unrivalled ease of use. Extending its care philosophy beyond the immediate home, Bosch is the leader in environmentally friendly home appliances. Just one more sign of Bosch's commitment to improving quality of life through the relentless pursuit of perfection. For more information, please call 1.800.921.9622 or visitwww.boschappliances.com.

Energy and Sustainability Resources for Residential Appliances

  • ENERGY STAR® is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® program information and rated appliances models are found atwww.energystar.gov
  • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Standards are found atwww.usgbc.org
  • National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) represents residential builders nationwide.www.nahb.org
  • Enterprise Foundation and information on the Green Communities Initiative.www.enterprisefoundation.org
  • American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency and promoting economic prosperity and environmental protection.www.aceee.org
  • Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) provides market industry trends on appliances.www.aham.org.
  • Appliance Recycling Information Center (ARIC) provides information on recycling appliances.www.aham.org/aric
  • Consumer Reports rates appliances.www.ConsumerReports.org
  • Rocky Mountain Institute addresses energy and consumer issues.www.rmi.org
  • The Green Guide is a GreenBiz news affiliate.http://www.thegreenguide.com
  • Greenbuilder.com is an online resource with information about building and appliances.www.greenbuilder.com

 

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Originally published in Architectural Record.
Originally published in December 2005

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