The Latest Building Materials and Green Wares

Ecobee

Ecobee. The Smart Thermostat is designed to provide the energy-saving control of a programmable thermostat with easy-to-use functionality that homeowners can understand. The unit operates via a touchscreen or the Internet. The thermostat allows utilities to communicate with customers and to send alerts and notices of demand-response events. 877-932-6233. www.ecobee.com.

KlipTech

KlipTech. EcoClad exterior cladding is made with a 50/50 blend of FSC-certified post-consumer recycled paper/wood fiber along with bamboo fiber, bonded with a water-based co-polymer resin. According to the firm, the cladding offers durability comparable to metal, brick, and stucco. The 4x8 panels come in 10 stock wood-grains and six stock matte colors, or in custom colors. 253-507-4622. www.kliptech.com.

Sustainable Flooring

Sustainable Flooring. Showercork flooring is made with 1/4-inch pieces of cork cut from post-industrial wine corks. The durable material is suitable for wet applications such as shower floors and pool surrounds, is slip resistant, comes prefinished or unfinished, and offers thermal and acoustical properties. The sheets, which come 12 inches by 24 inches, are adhered with thinset or glue and then grouted. 303-544-6076. www.sustainableflooring.com.

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore. Natura zero-VOC interior paint is available in nearly 3,500 colors (plus limitless color-matching), with a waterborne colorant system that ensures the addition of colorant doesn't affect VOC content. According to the company, the paint offers excellent hide and durability, dries quickly, is virtually odorless, and is washable. 800-344-0400. www.benjaminmoore.com.