Janet Cook
Each year at the International Builders Show, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honors standout products that push the industry forward. These innovations are recognized for their exceptional blend of design, functionality, and consumer-focused usability. Now in its 12th year, a panel of expert judges reviewed more than 300 submissions to determine the winners. Here are categories of interest for homeowners:
• Best of Show: VertiStack Avante by Cloplay Corp. This innovative garage door design maximizes overhead storage and daylight by stacking the door’s panels above the garage opening, eliminating traditional tracks and hinges.
• Best Energy-Efficient Product: SPAN® Panel MLO 48 by SPAN—a whole-home electrification solution enabling seamless integration of solar, battery storage, and EV charging. It can help lower utility bills with its energy usage insights.
• Best Kitchen and Bath Product: The Acrylic Haven Hammock Bath by The Hammock Bath Company—an ergonomic, accessible bathing solution designed for comfort and safety.
• Best Indoor Product: BreezFresh FRS200HT Smart Sensing Supply Fan by Delta Electronics—provides a continuous fresh air supply fan with cleanable filters that can be programmed to shut off at set low/high temperature and humidity thresholds.
• Best Outdoor Product: ADORN® Stone ECO2LUXE™ by NCP Industries—a sustainable stone cladding made from recycled materials using carbon-capturing technology for better indoor air.
• Best Home Technology Product: Frontline Defense System 2 by Frontline Wildfire Defense—an automated wildfire protection system that deploys water sprinklers to safeguard homes.
• Global Innovation Award: Knauf Performance + by Knauf Insulation, Inc. It is a certified asthma- and allergy-friendly fiberglass insulation for better indoor air quality.
Knowing the latest award-winning products gives homeowners and design professionals a clear advantage. These innovations can enhance efficiency, durability, and everyday living, and being aware of them now helps you plan smarter and be future-ready long before they become widely known.
Happy Home Remodeling and Happy New Year!
Janet Cook, Certified Health Coach and Aging in Place Specialist, President of Cook Remodeling (celebrating our 47th year), invites you to check out their blog for this article which will have photos and links to these award winners, as well as for awards from the years prior.