THE NEW AMERICAN HOME® Co-sponsored by NCHI and Builder magazine Official show home of International Builders’ Show 2008
Orlando, FL, USA To learn more about Phantom’s retractable screen solutions, go to www.phantomscreens.com.
THE NEW AMERICAN HOME ® Co-sponsored by NCHI and Builder magazine Official show home of International Builders’ Show 2008 Location: Square Footage: Completion: Builder: Design Teams: Products contributed by Phantom Screens: Brand name of the Products: Mesh type: Mesh color: Product details: Installer:
Orlando, FL, USA 6,725 sq. ft. January 2008 Robertson Homes Robb & Stucky; Outside Productions Oversized Motorized Screens Motorized Executive Screens by Phantom ® 18/14 Insect Mesh Charcoal 40% sun control/UV blockage and 58% openness Beautiful Views SouthEast, LLC.
Overview: Co-sponsored by NCHI and Builder magazine, The New American Home is a 6,725-square foot, plantation-style house located in Waters Edge subdivision, a gated, 11-lot development in a private golf and country club community along the banks of Orlando’s Lake Nona. The building is constructed using a systemsengineering approach, incorporating NAHB’s Green Building Guidelines and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program. The New American Home® is a ‘real-world’ laboratory demonstrating concepts, materials, designs and construction techniques that can be replicated -- in whole or in part -- in housing built any place and in any price range. Need: Without walls to divide or define, this outdoor area is perfect for entertaining and relaxing and the
builders sought to find a screening solution that would provide insect protection. Since it was important to maintain the visibility from the lanai to the pool, the screens had to provide a clear view to the outside and stay out-of-sight when not in use.
Solution: In order to make full use of the space, nine Motorized Executive Retractable Screens were installed
on the rear lanai area adjacent to the pool and outdoor living areas. Designed for fully recessed installation, the units completely disappear into the arched openings of the lanai. Mesh selected is 18/14 insect mesh in charcoal, providing excellent protection from pests and a high level of air flow (55%) without impeding the view from the lanai and covered outdoor living areas. The motorized screens are controlled by radio frequency remotes and are integrated with the home’s automation system.