Nick Slevin Returns to NBC’s The Water Zone to Spotlight Water Innovation Through the ABC Green Home Project
Since its launch in 2011, the ABC Green Home Project, created by Builder Media, has spent fifteen years demonstrating how innovation, sustainability and industry collaboration can advance the future of residential construction. Over that time the project has earned multiple industry awards, certifications and national recognition while showcasing the technologies shaping the next generation of high-performance homes.
On April 3, 2026, Builder Media Publisher Nick Slevin will return as a guest on the nationally broadcast NBC News Radio program The Water Zone, hosted by water industry leader Rob Starr, to discuss how water innovation is becoming one of the most critical issues shaping residential development in America. The award-winning program brings together industry experts, government leaders and technology innovators to discuss water challenges and solutions affecting communities across the country.
Listeners can learn more about the program and follow upcoming broadcasts at: waterzone.podcast.toro.com
Water stewardship has been a defining element of the ABC Green Home Project since the beginning. Every ABC Green Home built since the project launched has achieved EPA WaterSense certification, demonstrating how thoughtful design, advanced building systems and collaboration with leading manufacturers can significantly reduce water consumption while improving performance for homeowners and communities.
The project is widely followed by builders, architects, manufacturers and consumers interested in the future of sustainable housing, with audiences tracking each new home through Builder Media’s publications, digital platforms and social channels. More information about the project and its fifteen-year legacy can be found at:
www.abcgreenhome.com
As drought pressures, population growth and infrastructure challenges intensify across the United States, the conversation around water in housing is expanding beyond plumbing fixtures alone. Nearly every system in the modern home now interacts with water in some way. From WaterSense-certified plumbing fixtures and advanced irrigation systems to greywater reuse technologies, rainwater harvesting solutions and intelligent leak detection systems, builders have more tools than ever to reduce consumption and improve efficiency.
The evolution of water innovation also extends into the mechanical systems and appliances that operate within the home. High-efficiency heat pump water heating technology, along with next-generation smart washing machines and dishwashers, are dramatically improving the way homes manage water while reducing both energy and resource consumption. These advancements demonstrate that protecting one of our most precious resources requires a whole-home approach to innovation.
During the April 3 broadcast of The Water Zone, Slevin will discuss how the housing industry is responding to these challenges and how collaboration between builders, architects, engineers and product manufacturers can accelerate the adoption of smarter water technologies in residential construction.
For fifteen years, the ABC Green Home Project has served as a national platform for demonstrating how the building industry can lead in sustainability and responsible resource management. As the project continues to evolve, Builder Media is working with manufacturers and technology companies developing the next generation of water-efficient products and systems for the home.
The upcoming broadcast provides an opportunity to highlight these innovations and the companies helping drive them forward. As water becomes one of the defining issues of responsible development, the ABC Green Home Project continues to invite leaders across the building, appliance and water technology industries to join the conversation and help shape the future of housing.
