Wave Issue 0502 1/14/05 Article 8-01

***Kohler Joins Impressive List of Manufacturers and Builders in
New Home Technologies Consortium

International Home Builders Conference

AUSTIN, Texas
Jan. 11, 2005

It has been announced today Kohler Co. has joined New Home
Technologies, a joint venture subsidiary of Builder Homesite,
Inc. Kohler becomes the latest in an impressive list of
manufacturers and builders who are working together to launch
Envision, the industry-owned options management solution.

Envision is a fully integrated options management solution for
the entire building industry and includes specific tools for
manufacturers, builders, design centers and consumers. The four
Envision modules address all aspects of the options management
and design process, from data management, to design education, to
option selection. By leveraging the power of the industry
consortium, Envision will be the first truly scaleable options
management system.

Kohler joins a list that includes 35 of the nation's top builders
plus manufacturers such as Georgia Pacific, Hearth & Home,
Honeywell, Masco, Overhead Door, Owens Corning, Progress
Lighting, Square D, Therma Tru, Weyerhaeuser, Whirlpool, and York
International. In addition to the consortium members, there are
hundreds of other "Envision Enabled" manufacturer partners who
are coming onboard as the product is set for a Spring 2005
launch.

Builders are enthusiastic about the high level of participation
from manufacturers like Kohler. Ten early adopter builders from
the consortium have already committed 50,000 builder homes to be
a part of the initial launch. Participating builders include:
Beazer Homes, Capital Pacific Holdings, David Weekley Homes, KB
Home, Lennar Corporation, McGuyer Homebuilders, Morrison Homes,
Standard Pacific Homes, Toll Brothers, and Village Homes.

The announcement is being made as the International Home Builders
Conference kicks off this week in Orlando. Several booths at the
conference including Kohler are showcasing their participation
with Envision. To learn more about Envision and New Home
Technologies visit the Kohler booth #W1301.