2012 The New American Home
The New American Home 2012 is a re-interpretation of the Classic White Box of the 1960s and ’70s made popular by leading architects such as Le Corbusier and Richard Meier.
Phil Kean of Winter Park, Fla., the architect and builder of the 2012 home, sought to honor the architecture of the past while taking advantage of current technologies and design trends. Kean focused on functional and transitional spaces and attention to detail instead of square footage, and the design uses space efficiently to create a calm and serene living environment.
The latest green building products and methods were factored into every aspect of the home’s design. Kean designed the home to achieve “Emerald” status under the green building certification process administered by Home Innovation Research Labs and based on principles set forth in the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard™ approved by ANSI. Emerald is the highest of the four levels of achievement a home can attain.
TNAH 2012 Certifications:
- ICC 700 National Green Building Standard Emerald certification
- US DOE Energy Star certified
- Florida Green Building Coalition Platinum certification
- Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Designation
- Florida Water Star Gold designation
- US EPA Indoor airPlus Qualified
- US DOE Builders Challenge qualified
- USGBC LEED-H Platinu” certification
As NAHB’s official show home, TNAH gives building industry professionals an opportunity to see design trends, construction techniques, and materials that can be used in any new or remodeled home. The showcase products in the home are provided by members of the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council.
