Feature Article /
Jan 4, 2023

2022 MVP Awards — SUSTAINABLE BUILDING

the most valuable sustainable building products of 2022

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GOLD


Nisus Corporation

Bora-Care with Mold-Care

Nisus Corporation Bora-Care with Mold-Care

Developed in the aftermath of a challenging Atlantic hurricane season and the widespread flooding that came with it, Bora-Care with Mold-Care brings together two powerful active ingredients that serve as either a remedial or preventative on-site wood application treatment against mold and fungi growth, as well as other wood destroying organisms, when applied per label. Mold-Care (didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride or DDAC) works to kill any existing mold and decay fungi, while Bora-Care (disodium octaborate tetrahydrate or DOT) inhibits their future growth. A wood preservative with insecticidal, fungicidal and moldicidal properties, Bora-Care with Mold-Care can help protect a home from new construction or be an essential step in restoring an existing home once flood waters recede, all without resorting to soil poisons or structural fumigants. Most importantly, Bora-Care with Mold-Care has a lower environmental impact than traditional wood preservation products, protecting and extending the service life of treated materials and adding value to homes without undue cost to the natural environment.


SILVER


Savant

Power System: Power Modules

Savant Power System: Power Modules

At the heart of the new Savant Power System are Savant Power Modules. Savant power modules bring age-old electrical panels into the 21st Century. As the foundation of Savantʼs energy management solution, these Power Modules are designed to fit standard electrical panels, making installation quick and easy. When paired with Savantʼs multi-award-winning mobile app experience, the modules provide utility-grade energy monitoring and circuit-level control, empowering builders to deliver smarter power to homeowners—enabling them to make intelligent energy choices based on overall efficiency, time-of- use pricing, weather conditions, and other factors.

Savant Power Modules deliver energy monitoring and management of each electrical load, including appliances and lighting, and are both single and 3-phase compatible. For ease of installation, these compact modules are available in a choice of pigtail or plug-on neutral and will work with 15A circuits and greater. Bluetooth communication to the Savant control module eliminates the need for messy low-voltage wiring in and around the panel. Installers will appreciate the intuitive, on-device circuit naming and setup that make configuration and onboarding quick and easy. 


BRONZE


Modern Mill

ACRE

Modern Mill ACRE

ACRE by Modern Mill, is a revolutionary wood alternative offering the genuine look and feel of wood with the convenience of traditional composites. ACRE is so much like wood that it is regularly specified to replace ipe, cedar or teak in a myriad of applications.

ACRE is a sustainable innovation, made from up-cycled rice hulls in a zero-waste manufacturing facility. It's 100% recyclable. ACRE is lightweight and easy to carry, yet strong, rigid, and straight. ACRE works with ordinary woodworking tools—requiring no special equipment, training, or experience—and waste is minimal. It can be cut, curved, shaped, and molded to fit countless applications, both exterior and interior. ACRE takes paint and stain just like real wood. Itʼs easy to care for and guaranteed to last. Once a project is complete, professionals can be confident ACRE will stand up to water, weather, and pests for years to come, backed by an industry-leading materials guarantee. ACRE is available as trim, siding, decking, sheet goods, millwork and more.