Matt Ross accepted the Barred Owl Award on behalf of Eco-$mart at the Sierra Club's November Conservation Conference at the Pine Lake Retreat, Ocala, FL. The Barred Owl Award is an annual statewide award recognizing outstanding commitment to the goals of the Sierra Club by a business or organization. Matt would like to thank the Sierra Club for honoring the efforts of Eco-$mart and for the friendly welcome and the nice dinner in a woodsy atmosphere.

Eco-$mart's Key Systems Approach to building a Cost Effective "Green" Home got one better with the publication of Eco-$mart's 6 Key Systems in November. The Key Systems now include:

• Poured Solid Concrete Wall or Structural Insulated Panel
• Sealed Attic Construction
• Efficient, Impact Resistant Windows
• High Efficiency Air Conditioning
• Dehumidification and Fresh Air
• Passive Solar Water Heating
• Brac Greywater System

Read more about how these key systems can work together to make your home or building healthy, efficient, disaster resistant, mold resistant, pest resistant, low maintenance, low environmental impact, and built for life.

HOW TO BUILD A
COST EFFECTIVE "GREEN" HOME
THE SIX KEY SYSTEMS APPROACH
Read in the Eco-$mart Library Online. PDF

Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida)
September 20. 2006

SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE REST OF US

"A lot of heavy thinking is going on at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, this week, as an international group of experts has convened for the conference Rethinking Sustainable Construction 2006. While architects, engineers and planners pondered carbon-neutrality and the “triple bottom line” model of sustainability earlier today, Matt Ross kept it real for those whose names were not followed by the initials FAIA, LEED AP or Ph.D.

Closing a session called “From Florida House to Your House,” which also featured John Lambie, Steve Suau and Terry Osborn of the Florida House Institute for Sustainable Development, Ross told the attendees how to 'green the mainstream.'... "
Read the Article in the Eco-$mart Library Online.

Sarasota Herald Tribune (Florida)
November 20, 2006
Stephen Frater

'GREEN' REBUILDING BUSINESS STARTS IN SARASOTA

"...The partners are working with Eco-Smart Inc. to determine which green technology systems are most practical for the house. There will be elements such as solar water heating, high-efficiency appliances, high-efficiency cooling and heating systems, and superior insulation -- leading to a home that is less expensive to live in and maintain.

Upon completion, the home will be certified using Florida Green Home Designation Standards developed by the Florida Green Building Coalition Inc...."

Contact Eco-$mart, Inc.    Email: info@ecosmartinc.com    Phone: 1(888)329-2705

Aluminum Windows
   4 Models
      ~ Casement
      ~ Fixed
      ~ Single Hung
      ~ Horizontal Slider

Aluminum Doors
   2 Models
      ~ French Doors
      ~ Sliding Glass Doors

The Eco-$mart Advantage:

• Extra heavy duty steel reinforced aluminum for superior strength and performance and low maintenance.
• Thicker 7/16" or 9/16" laminate impact glass (windows) versus 5/16" standard laminate impact glass. Provides greater protection, noise reduction and energy efficiency (grey low-e SHGC = 0.32 for 7/16" and 0.30 for 9/16", both 0.41 U-Value).
• Acrylic polycrystalline paint on frames, low-VOC, available in any color, 20 year warranty.
• Available in a variety of standard and special grid (muntin) patterns.
• Compliant with Florida State Building Codes. Miami-Dade County Approved.

Homeowners can now enjoy the same benefits businesses have had for years. Eco-$mart's water cooled A/C units can be installed at prices competitive with air cooled units. Low maintenance cooling tower, high efficiency compressors and high efficiency expansion valve coils provide the optimum in high efficiency air conditioning systems. With a selection of sizes and package options, Eco-$mart can deliver the perfect water cooled air conditioning system for your home or commercial building.

Water Cooled refrigerant condenser outsite the home, sends refrigerant into an air handler / evaporator coil inside the home. Compressors and controls are in a separate box beside the refrigerant cooling tower.

Water-cooled condenser and heat pump outside home provides cooling and heating. Room or zone controls adjust temperature and humidity. Provides year round efficiency with one system. Excellent dehumidification!

Compact cooling towers outside create lower condensing temperatures for small heat pumps inside. Heat rejected from dwelling into water loop can be run through domestic hot water to save water heating costs. A single cooling tower can serve multiple dwellings, separately metering indoor heat pump energy use for billing. Minimal energy and maintenance, appropriate for shared central operations fees.

Contact Eco-$mart, Inc.    Email: info@ecosmartinc.com    Phone: 1(888)329-2705

• Documentation
  • Brac Gray Water System - Seminole County, FL Code Approval PDF
  • Commercial Grade Impact Windows - Customer References PDF
  • Hurricane Proof Roofing System - Insulation Data Sheets PDF
  • Thermosiphon Passive Solar Water Heating - Installation Manual PDF
  • Thermosiphon Passive Solar Water Heating - Owners Manual PDF

• Presentations
  • Cool Roofs and Energy Star PPT
  • Energy Efficient Mortgage - Home Owner Guide Web Page

You can find your nearest Eco-$mart Representative by visiting the Contact page on the Eco-$mart Website. Look under "Our Website" in the Drop-down Menu at the top. Representatives are available for presentation, consultation, and sales.

Eco-$mart, Inc. Corporate Headquarters

Telephone: (888) 329-2705 (US)
Outside US: (941) 377-9460
Fax: (941) 377-9460 (US)
Email: info@ecosmartinc.com
Website: www.ecosmartinc.com