This new hybrid bulb from GE combines the instant brightness of halogen technology with the energy efficiency of a compact fluorescent. The manufacturer says the product offers eight times the life of a standard incandescent and is made with low levels of mercury. A halogen capsule inside the product comes on instantly and allows the bulb to operate noticeably brighter in less than half a second. GE Appliances & Lighting, 800.435.4448;
http://www.gelighting.com/.
Brooklyn Collection is inspired by mid-century gate valves.
Ventstar's ColorTouch Thermostat
ColorTouch allows slideshows and screensavers.
Kaldewei USA's Conoflat
The Conoflat shower tray is slim enough to sit level with a bathroom floor.
CalStar Products' eco-friendly brick
CalStar eco-bricks require 85 percent less energy to produce.
Mortairvent RFI allows masonry cavity walls to breathe.