Victoria & Albert tubs

March 2010

Victoria & Albert bath showcased in the first FreeGreen showcase home.

The FreeGreen Green Home project in needham, MA is a perfect testament to the fact that traditional and green can work together. Victoria & Albert was delighted to be a part of this project which promotes green construction practices. Their York tub was featured in the master bath and the project shows that a traditional new England home can go green.

Chosen for its pleasing proportions, easy transitional style and freestanding design without feet, the York tub was a natural fit in this eco-friendly design project which highlights the latest in green building practices and products. Like all Victoria & Albert tubs, the York is inherently energy efficient thanks to its ENGLISHCAST composition of a finely ground volcanic limestone mixed with resin. Cast in one seamless piece, this high-performance material is naturally insulating, durable and stain resistant so water stays warm for longer with less topping up and there are no nasty cold shocks when getting into the tub. Designers at FreeGreen were particularly impressed with the York’s manageable size – deep and roomy enough to be luxurious but not so big as to waste water and energy. Another plus on the eco-friendly front: Victoria & Albert tubs are lighter for easier transportation and installation, and they are shipped in recycled cardboard on pallets made of reclaimed wood, with strapping made from recycled bottles.

While most green homes tend to lean toward modern the FreeGreen home in needham demonstrates that green can go tradi- tional. And its hoped that this project will serve as an inspiration for builders of all home styles to make the move toward green and incorporate green principles and products that are better for the environment.

A part of the Victoria & Albert Classic Collection, the York is a freestanding tub with a double-ended bathing well supported by an elegant pedestal base. Measuring 68 7/8” long, 31 1⁄2” wide and 16 1⁄4” deep, the tub has a fill capacity of 73 gallons and plenty of room for a long, relaxing soak.

reeGreen is a custom architecture firm that specializes in eco-friendly house plans. By partnering with select manufacturers and contractors, the company creates custom residential floor plans that are up to 55% more energy efficient than traditional homes. These plans are made available online at no charge in an effort to promote green building practices. This first showcase home was built in needham, Massachusetts. To find out more about this project follow the online blog at: www.freegreen.com.

Editorial enquiries:
Linda Jennings at 941-351-1005 or linda@jenningsandcompany.com

Editors note:
Victoria & Albert is a global brand with a worldwide reputation for creating beautiful baths. The ultimate statement in quality and style, the Victoria & Albert collection is packed with inspirational designs made from 100% ENGLISHCAST, a blend of volcanic limestone and high performance resins. naturally white, each tub is individually hand-finished by craftsmen. All products have been tested by IAPMO to UPC and cUPC standards and come with a 25-year limited consumer warranty and are shipped with 48 hours of production.

Victoria & Albert products are sold at more than 400 kitchen and bath showrooms across the u.S. and Canada. Established in the UK. in 1996, Victoria & Albert extended its brand to the US. in 2002, and now offers its products in more than 20 countries across the globe.