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IBS to Feature Two Showcase Homes, Ted Koppel
The 2007 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla. will feature two showcase homes for the first time ― one “new” and one “remodeled” — that reflect the challenges and advantages of the “re-gentrification” movement with in-city housing. In addition, Ted Koppel, former anchor of ABC’s “Nightline” and a 42-year veteran of ABC News, will be the keynote speaker at the grand opening ceremonies.
Set for Feb. 7-10 at Orlando's Orange County Convention Center, the IBS also will feature a record 1,800 exhibitors, 450 of them for the first time, and more than 290 education sessions covering every facet of the home building industry.
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The New American Home | The New American Home is a single-family, three-story, 5,800-square-foot contemporary style home with a basement, detached two-car garage with living space overhead, a courtyard and a roof plaza.
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The Renewed American Home | The Renewed American home is a 2,462-square-foot home built in 1909 that is being completely renovated and expanded.
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Ted Koppel | The house was moved from its original site to a lot adjacent to The New American Home.
Both showcase homes are located in the Lake Eola Heights Historic District in downtown Orlando, approximately 15 minutes from the convention center.
Koppel now serves as managing editor for The Discovery Channel where he continues to provide in-depth reporting on global issues. He also serves as a contributing editor for the New York Times and gives regular comentary on National Public Radio.
Last year, more than 105,000 housing professionals attended the builders’ show.
Discounted Online Registration Available Now
Discounted online registration ends Jan. 5. To register online, visit www.buildersshow.com.
Attendees can register on site at the show beginning on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Visitors can also see in advance what the show has to offer at www.BuildersShow.com/VTS, a virtual showcase for exhibitors and their products.
To read more about IBS elsewhere in this issue, click here.
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