Viewers will get an in-depth look at how newer technologies are being used for a zero carbon foot print lifestyle for home and transportation in Special Think Green Edition of the show

(Pompano Beach, FL (PR Log)April 10, 2014) American Honda Motor Co. will be featured in a full half hour segment on the popular home improvement show Designing Spaces™ airing on Friday, April 11th at 7:30 am (ET/PT) on Lifetime to introduce their Honda Smart Home US. The model home showcases environmental innovations for both the home and for transformation.

In this episode, “A Look at a Zero Carbon Lifestyle Home and Transportation” the Designing Spaces Think Green team meets up with Michael Koenig, Honda Smart Home US Project Leader, at the Honda Smart Home US in Davis, California. The 2000 square foot “net zero” electric home is a showcase for environmental innovation and renewable energy.

Viewers will be taken on a tour of the home showing how every aspect of the Honda Smart Home (HSH) is sustainable or environmentally friendly including the “green” materials used in its construction, the appliances and furnishings to the gray water used for landscape irrigation, to how the home uses energy.

Ryan Hardy, AHM Environmental Business Development Office Manager and Renewable Energy Expert, will talk about how the Honda Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) uses solar power, converted into electricity, working in synergy with the rest of the house. Honda’s global environmental commitment works on synergies between homes and transportation to improve the environmental footprint.

“We’re so glad to have Honda American Motor Co., such a well-known and trusted name, join us for our ‘Think Green’ Special edition. Our Designing Spaces viewers will see first-hand how they could achieve not only a greener lifestyle but take it an important step further and leave a zero carbon footprint for the betterment of all our futures, ” said Scott Moss, Director of Programming of Designing Spaces™.

To learn more, please visit: www.hondasmarthome.com

About Designing Spaces™ on Lifetime® Television

Entering its 10th year, Designing Spaces continues to be one of America’s favorite home improvement shows. The show inspires viewers on decorating ideas, do-it-yourself projects and step-by-step home improvements to help make every space count and provide solutions to help you enjoy the space you live, work and play in. Designing Spaces family of spaces includes Think Green Spaces, Kids Spaces and its widely popular Spaces of Hope which prides itself on assisting people and places in dire need of a makeover including children’s shelters, animal shelters, military families and more. Designing Spaces airs Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on the Lifetime® channel.

To view special segments visit: www.designingspaces.tv

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