ORLANDO, FLA. (February 13, 2008) - Home builders and design professionals attending the 2008 International Builders' Show this week will have a real-world example of what the future holds for housing when they tour Tradewinds, the latest in a series of forward-thinking show homes produced in the host city of the annual convention and trade show.

"Tradewinds is the finest example of exemplary architecture, innovative products and applications, and environmental consciousness at this year's show," says Boyce Thompson, editorial director of BUILDER magazine, co-producer of the annual show home program with HOME magazine since 1998. "It crystallizes the combination of transitional design and lifestyle needs that builders will need to follow to remain competitive and relevant to potential buyers."

Beginning today, Tradewinds will be open for free guided tours during IBS 2008 exhibit show hours, with free, roundtrip shuttle service provided from the convention center.

Built on a beautiful lakeside lot in Orlando's Baldwin Park urban redevelopment community, Tradewinds is truly a "high-performance home for the ages," with a systematic approach to energy and natural resource conservation, indoor air quality, and comfort that has earned certification from local and regional green building programs.

The 7,316-square-foot house updates traditional design elements, such as an interior courtyard, timber-columned lake view porch, and rooftop cupola, to bring a comfortable classicism to the home's contemporary feel and floor plan. The innovative H-shaped plan places rooms on four levels, despite what appears to be a modest yet intriguing two-story façade.

Charles Clayton Construction, one of Orlando's premier custom builders, executed the design from renowned architect Geoffrey Mouen of nearby Celebration, Fla. An interior design scheme by Orlando's Brown & Deddens Design Studio combines comfort and clean lines to reinforce Mouen's vision, while Advanced Audio Design served as the systems integrator for the home's extensive use of technology and consumer electronics.

The project is sponsored by 25 of the world's leading product manufacturers, supplying everything from the dramatic Florida Cypress entry door system and accordion-fold patio doors to the extensive and creative use of ceramic tile in the bathrooms, appliances for both the main and outdoor kitchen, and intuitive touch-screens that control various systems throughout the house. "This is an opportunity for suppliers to showcase their latest residential products in both their performance and application," says Warren Nesbitt, group publisher of BUILDER magazine. "Our sponsors wholly support the concepts of environmental responsibility and lifestyle convenience showcased in Tradewinds."

About Baldwin Park
On the site of a former U.S. Navy Training Center, about two miles from downtown Orlando, Baldwin Park is a model for military base redevelopment projects and urban planning. Administered by the Baldwin Park Development Company, the master plan offers a healthy mix of housing types, commercial and retail opportunities, and a blooming amenities package that all follow a strict but well-conceived pattern language and guidelines. The result is a cohesive yet diverse architectural fabric and community feel. For more information about Baldwin Park, go to www.baldwinparkfl.com.

Media Access to Tradewinds
Members of the working media are encouraged to schedule interviews and/or tours of the house during IBS. High-resolution photos of the house and all sponsored products are available upon request. A special project CD-ROM press kit will be available at the house and in the IBS Press Center.

For more information, including construction progress photos, sponsor and project team bios, and a virtual reality tour of the house, visit www.twshowhome.com.

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The established authority for renovation and decorating enthusiasts, HOME Magazine (www.pointclickhome.com) provides readers with a solid foundation of knowledge about products and price that empowers them to make informed purchasing decisions. Published 8 times a year with a rate base of 800,000 readers, HOME has a total audience of nearly 4 million. HOME Magazine is published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. Inc., the New York-headquartered subsidiary of Hachette Filipacchi Médias S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lagardère SCA.