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InsideWelcome Letter 2West & South Seattle Sites 3North Seattle & Bothell Sites 4Eastside Sites &Around the Sound 6Saturday Expo 8Sunday Workshops 8Green Home TourGame 9
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
April 21 & 22, 10am - 4pm Tour
SPECIAL EVENT PRESENTED BY:
GREEN HOME
Don’t Miss theSaturday EXPO & Sunday WORKSHOPS
EVENT UPDATES
SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
Green Homes Aren’t Just the FutureThey are in your neighborhood NOW!
Celebrate Earth Day
with Us!Learn from
your Neighbors See what’s
working in their homes
INSPIRATION•EDUCATION •SOLUTIONS
Letter from the Seattle Chapter PresidentSpring is in the air! For many of us, this marks the time when we prepare for all those home improvement projects. In the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild community, we have started a springtime tradition of opening our homes and sharing what we have learned with the public — this has become our Annual Green Home Tour.� is year, our Tour is on Earth Day. What started forty-two years ago as a response to a massive oil spill in California, Earth Day has grown into a day for people all over the world to voice their appreciation for the planet and stand united for a sustainable future. In the Guild community, Earth Day is celebrated every day. Our members work throughout the year to help educate, inspire, and provide sustainable solutions. � e Guild community has shown that individuals can come together to create solutions–and have fun while doing so. Together, we really can make a di� erence! Here are some of the highlights of Seattle Chapter programs and events from this year.
� e 2011 Seattle Green Home Tour was a huge success, with over 1,250 visitors visiting the homes. We are thrilled this year to include a Saturday Expo and Sunday Workshops to compliment the Tour.� e Mother Earth News Sustainability Fair at the Puyallup Fairgrounds June 2-3, o� ers a fun, family-oriented, hands-on opportunity to learn. Our Chapter’s 10x10x10 Green Building Slam continues to inspire, celebrating its 10th Anniversary. � is year the event will be held at the University of Washington. � is fast-paced fun-� lled evening features behind-the-scenes accounts of 10 projects, each given 10 minutes and 10 slides to share their story. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 15!� e Technical Flashcards (TFCs) project is getting ready to launch, providing an unprecedented on-the-job training tool on green building techniques in the form of easy-to-use text, detailed drawings, and photos.� e 20/20 Home Refi t Challenge challenges the Puget Sound community to reduce energy use by 20% in 20,000 homes by 2020 in partnership with Built Green®, Home Performance WA, and Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union.
Enjoy the Green Home Tour. And I hope to see you at one of these events or through one of the programs!Grace Huang, Seattle NW EcoBuilding Guild Chapter President
The Northwest EcoBuilding Guildempowers people through education to transform the built environment for long-term sustainability. Founded by green building pioneers in 1993, the Guild has become a community of construction-related professionals, homeowners, and partners concerned with ecological building in the Pacifi c Northwest.The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild’s Mission is to support through education the progressive work of our members in the Pacifi c Northwest in order to improve the relationship between our communities and our built environment.We provide open-source educational tools to the construction industry and the general public in order to encourage building practices that dramatically reduce carbon emissions, are self-sustaining, contribute to local economies, and create optimal conditions for human health and community. We consider the needs of the seventh generation in all that we do and encourage inclusive discourse to that end. We invite you to join us in becoming part of this community.
Tour Site GiveawaysGet Your Copy!
FREE Chinook Books available
at every site while supplies
last. Generously sponsored by IKEA.
Get your Seed Packets and Start your Garden. FREE to all tour guests while supplies last. Sponsored by Growers Gold.
Tour Site Giveaways Our hats go off to these individuals and organziations for their hand in the success of the Tour:
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ENVISIONH O M E S
Sustainable Residential & Light Commercial Remodeling
WEST & SOUTH SEATTLE
Interactive Map & More Info @ SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
Single Family, Under Construction, Radiant ceiling panels, Natural/ low-toxic materials, Construction practices support waste reduction, Recycled-content materials, Locally-sourced materials, Close to services and stores
Westside Heat Conversion
by Mighty House Construction & Joule Building Solutions
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4502 SW Findlay St | Seattle 98136Single Family, Remodel + House lift, Universal Design features, Open fl oor plan, Rainwater harvesting & reuse, Yard & food waste compost-ing, Backyard Chickens, Hydronic heating, All electric house, Green power subscriber, Centralized Hot Water, IAQ & Moisture control, Whole house fan, Deconstruction, FSC framing, Steep Slope Restoration
Envision Homes in West Seattle by Envision Homes
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2216 Walnut Ave SW | Seattle 98116
Backyard Cottage/ADU, Energy Star, Pre-fab, Modular construction, Compact, Aging-in-place/ADA, Rainwater harvesting, Passive solar features, Radiant heating, SIPs, Construction practices support IAQ, Beyond code ventilation, Moisture control, WR & R, Electric vehicle plug-in, Water ionizing, Organic textile line
Waterhaus by GreenPod Development, LLC located at Green Depot
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4121 - 1st Ave South | Seattle 98134Single Family, Remodel, Compact, No garage, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Yard & food waste composting, Food production, Backyard Chickens, Passive solar features, On-demand water heater, Green power subscriber, Natural/ low-toxic materials, WR & R, Locally-sourced materials
LemonDrop Addition by LD Arch Design
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5023 25th Ave SW | Seattle 98106
Site Feature Icon Defi nitions
DesignEmphasizes functionality, quality & character
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)Construction & material selection support IAQ
SolarActive PV or solar hot water
Adv EnvelopeExceptional thermal protection and air sealing
EnergyEmphasizes innovative energy systems
Green RoofEco or vegetative roof
Water ConservationEmphasis on water saving features
Stormwater Emphasizes infi ltration & LID techniques
MaterialsEffi cient material use & selection. Waste reduction & recycling (WRR)
Urban FarmingComposting, permaculture, & backyard chickens
SATURDAY EXPO
DETAILS on page 8
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions. 3
All of our projects excel in one or more green building categories. � e Guild’s
Technical Flash Card icons help identify sites with exceptional performance
in these project categories.
Single Family, Energy Retrofi t, Remodel, Pervious materials, Stormwater Infi ltration, Food production, Solar PV, Light tube, Radiant/hydronic heating, All electric house, Green power subscriber, Advanced Envelope, IAQ & Moisture control, WR & R, Locally-sourced materials, Close to Zip Car option
A [Little] Mighty House by Mighty House Construction
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3108 SW Webster St | Seattle 98126
Interactive Map & More Info @ SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
1500 sq ft second story addition, hydronic radiant heating, HRV system, walls and structure framed with FSC lumber, SIPS roof system. All low VOC paints and fi nishes, much of the fabricating and fi nishing done off-site in controlled conditions
The Montlake Miracle by Lastingnest, Inc.
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2525 Lake WA Blvd E | Seattle 98112
Single Family, Solar PV, Rainwater harvesting, Yard & food waste composting, Urban Farming, Radiant/hydronic heating, All electric house, Drain-water heat recovery system, Green power subscriber, IAQ & Moisture control, Electric car, Electric vehicle plug-in, Close to Zip Car option
Century Home Almost Net by Puget Sound Solar, LLC
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5308 Baker Ave NW | Seattle 98107Single Family, Compact, No garage, Lift existing 1918 home, Open fl oor plan, Prewired for Solar Thermal and PV, Natural/low-toxic materials, Low toxic paints and adhesives, Products with no added urea formaldehyde, Area rugs only, FSC framing package
Greenlake House Lift by MAKE Design Studio & Blue Sound Construction
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138 NE 62nd St | Seattle 98115Single Family, Under Construction, Energy Retrofi t, Remodel, Home owner tested, Tree retention, Existing plants, Passive solar features, Geo-thermal, Air Sealing, Enhanced insulation, Indoor Air Quality & Moisture control, Maintenance checklists, Deconstruction, WR & R
The Loft That Almost Wasn’t by Pathway Design & Const. & Ming Arch. & Design
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6819 17th Ave NE | Seattle 98115
612 NW 60th St | Seattle 98107Single Family, Built Green®, Energy Star, Seattle’s fi rst Net-Zero energy house, Rain gardens, Food waste composting, Sink & Dual-fl ush toilets in one, All electric house, SIPs, Home performance tested, WR & R, Car-free household, Great location, Close to Zip Car option
Ballard Net-Zero Energy Homes
by Homeowners, Eric Thomas & Alexandra Salmon
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1210 W Nickerson St | Seattle 98119Single Family, ADU, Cottage Home from all steel, reclaimed shipping container for on-grid, semi- or fully off the grid living. Dual-fl ush toilets, On-demand water heater, All electric house, Salvaged/reused materials, Recycled-content materials, Locally-sourced materials
ShelterKraft Cargo Cottage™
by ShelterKraft Werks, Inc.located at Greenhome Solutions
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3652 13th Ave West | Seattle 98119Townhome, For Sale, Approaching Net-Zero, Built Green®, Energy Star, Additionally features light tube, Heat pump, Ductless mini-split, All electric house, Deconstruction, WR & R, Locally-sourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in, great community location, ADA features, induction cooking
City Cabins by Martha Rose Construction, Inc.
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NORTH SEATTLE & BOTHELL
Energy
Urban FarmingDesign
Adv EnvelopeIAQ
Green RoofWater Conservation
Materials
SolarSee p. 3 for defi nitions of these icons
Stormwater
SUNDAY ENERGY WORKSHOPS
DETAILS on page 8
4 See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
Single Family, Aging-in-place/ADA, Open fl oor plan, Water conserving features, Radiant heating, High performance windows, Thermally-isolated concrete slab, Air Sealing, Natural/ low-toxic materials, Moisture control features, Locally Constructed Cabinetry
Jolly Green Giant by Albee Interior Design
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2101 NW 201st St | Shoreline 98177Single Family, Townhome, For Sale, Energy Retrofi t, Passive House Standard, Compact, No garages, PIN Foundations, Low Impact Development, Ductless mini-split, On-demand water heater, All electric house, Beyond code ventilation, Locally-sourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in
Clearwater Commons by Clearwater Commons LLC
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1402 194th St SE | Bothell 98012
Single Family, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Rain gardens, Pervious materials, Rainwater harvesting, Yard & food waste composting, Ductless mini-split, On-demand water heater, Radiant/ hydronic heating, Green power subscriber, WR & R, Close to services and stores
Green Dancer by Debra Scheuerman, J&F Construction & Ten Directions Design
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16148 Midvale Ave N | Shoreline 98133Single Family, New Custom Home, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Lights rated for Dark Sky Standards, Indoor Air Quality & Moisture control, Upgraded fi lters, Deconstruction, WR & R, FSC framing package or other, Locally-sourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in
Seattle Green New Custom Home by H2D Architecture + Design & Thomas Jacobson Construction
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6827 - 29th Ave NE | Seattle 98115
Built Green® Real Estate Professional TrainingExplore the spectrum of green in this engaging series that defi nes the many shades of green building. Distinguish green building programs, topics, and terminology that enhance your ability to market and sell the features of Green Homes. Navigate this expanding market with Cate O’dahl, 20-year veteran of green building and winner of the 2010 Built Green Pioneer award.
Each session specially priced at $25Includes Real Estate and
Appraiser Clock Hour certifi cation.
Tuesdays, May 8th, 15th, & 22nd, 20122 sessions each day -
8:30 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 4 pm.Location: 525 E. College Way, Suite 1
Mount Vernon, WA 98273Contact NPSAR to register – 360-416-4902
More info at www.lindasanford.com/bg-pro-series
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My Greener Home: Save Time & Money, Increase Value, Save the Environment
& Live More Comfortably
First FREE Workshop Saturday April 28th, 10 am-1 pm, Seattle
New ideas, rebates, green loans, energy retrofi tting, solar, new product options
Register Now: [email protected]
A deep green Realtor withCooper Jacobs Real Estate, LLC • 206.579.9066
www.Kim-Mulligan.com
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
EASTSIDE & AROUND the
SOUND
Interactive Map & More Info @ SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
Townhome, Net Zero Energy, Built Green®, Salmon Safe Certifi ed; Watersense Certifi ed, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Rainwater harvesting, Low Impact Development, Yard & food waste composting, In-home dashboard, All electric house, WR & R, FSC framing package, Locally-sourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in
zHomeby Ichijo USA Co., LTD
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1711 9th Pl NE | Issaquah 98029Single Family, Pre-FAB, Built Green®, Verifi cation Pending, No garage, Aging-in-place/ADA, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Passive solar features, Heat pump, Radiant heating, Heat recovery ventilator, Enhanced insulation, Natural/low-toxic materials, Beyond code ventilation, Deconstruction
German PreFab Projectby S.A.G.E. Designs NW
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280 NW Birch Pl | Issaquah 98027Single Family, Built Green®, Energy Star, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Rainwater harvesting, Low water irrigation, Radiant heating, All electric house, Central Vacuum, Green power subscriber, Locally-sourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in, Next Generation Air to Water Heat Pump
Green meets the Greenback - NW Idea House of the Year by Sockeye Homes
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14638 SE 229th Pl | Kent 98042
Single Family, Built Green®, Energy Star, Open fl oor plan, Graywater Reuse, Heat pump, Ductless mini-split, Heat recovery ventilator, Natural/ low-toxic materials, Natural or passive ventilation, Salvaged/reused materials, Recycled-content materials
Bellevue 41st by YS Development, LLC
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4019 131st Pl SE | Bellevue 98006
Energy
Urban FarmingDesign
Adv EnvelopeIAQ
Green RoofWater Conservation
Materials
SolarSee p. 3 for defi nitions of these icons
Stormwater
In the broadest sense, green building means applying new thinking to the way we build, remodel, renovate and develop our residences and communities. It requires an understanding of the relationships between building site, building design, mechanical systems and other factors. Finally, it mandates a mindset that enables healthy, mutually benefi cial relationships
What is green building?between human, technical and natural systems.
Green building goes beyond reducing energy use or improving indoor air quality (though that’s a good place to start). It’s about addressing the whole system—not just the pieces.
Conventional building methodology views each project in terms of its
component parts – the insulation, the wiring, the plumbing, the landscaping, the climate, building orientation, interior fi nishes, etc. – but green building looks at the interactions between everything. It’s a whole-house approach that benefi ts builders, buyers and the environment.
Source: Green Building Blocks
6 See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
Did You Know?Fact: We spend an average of 90% of our time in buildings—and the air quality inside is two to fi ve times worse than outside air.
Fact: Buildings in the United States are responsible for 39% of our total energy consumption — 60% of our electricity alone. As a point of reference, transportation - including cars, buses, trains, etc. - comprise only 27%.
Fact: Worldwide, buildings consume nearly 40% of the world’s energy, 25% of its wood, and 15% of its water.Source: Pittsburgh Green Building Alliance
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program, an integrated, systems-engineering approach can reduce as much as 50% of the energy consumption of a new home - with little or no impact on the cost of construction.
The Power of Green Building: Everyone Wins
Benefi ts for homeowners• Lower utility bills • Greater comfort • Better indoor air quality • Energy-effi cient mortgages • Higher resale prices
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Program
Single Family, Cottage Housing Community, Built Green®, Energy Star, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor living areas, Rain gardens, Passive solar, On-demand water heater, Advanced framing, Enhanced insulation, Natural/ low-toxic materials, WR & R, Electric vehicle plug-in, Waterfront
Chico Beach Cottages by The Cottage Company
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7736 Chico Way NW | Silverdale 98312Backyard ADU, Compact, No garage, Outdoor living space, Sustainable landscaping, Rainwater harvesting, Native plants, Stealth- lowest � ow toilet, Passive solar, Enhanced insulation. No carpet, Natural / low-toxic materials, Salvaged / reused materials, FSC � nish wood
Eco-Offi ce Guest Houseby Rolling Bay Land Co. LLC10531 Manitou Beach
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Dr | Bainbridge Island 98110
19263 E State Route 106 | Belfair 98528Single Family, Energy Retrofi t, Remodel, Built Green®, Cottage Home, Open fl oor plan, Outdoor living spaces, Limit impervious surfaces, Native plants, Tree retention, Existing plants, Water conserving features, On-demand water heater, All electric house, Natural/ low-toxic materials
Historic Belfair Cottage by Sun Path Custom Construction, Inc.
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Light Commercial, Energy Retrofi t, Built Green®, Exceeds 2009 Energy Code, Duct & Air Sealing, Home Performance Tested, Upgraded Insulation, Lighting Upgrade, HRV, New Appliances, Cool Roof, Upgraded Plumbing
Kitsap Energy Upgradeby Home Builders Association of Kitsap County
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5251 Auto Ctr Way | Bremerton 98312
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Design @ Build @ Maintainnwbloom.com @ 425.486.6902
PO Box 58530 Seattle, WA 98138 www.ecobuilding.org
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
Sunday ENERGY WorkshopsFREELearn more about increasing comfort & energy savings for your home!
Fun, accessible workshops for homeowners and soon-to-be homeowners cover the basics of energy retrofits.
Efficient and Quality Home Lighting 10:15 – 10:45Charlie Rogers, Habitat Home Energy Specialist
Home Performance Testing 11:00 – 12:00Gary Wood, Applied Performance Technology & Kevin Ward, Revolution Green Power
Home Energy Upgrade Incentives 12:15 – 12:45
Ruth Bell, Community Power Works -
Seattle’s Home Energy Upgrade Program
How Ductless Heat Pumps Can Work in Your Home 1:00 – 2:00Suraj Lobo, Progressive Building Solutions
Financing Your Energy Retrofit 2:15 – 2:45Shannon Ellis-Brock, Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
How to Seal Ducts in Your House 3:00 – 4:00Yves Vetter, Vesta Home Performance
Visit www.ghsproducts.com for detailed directions to our location!
What is Home Performance Testing?Energy experts demonstrate how a ‘blower-door’, infrared camera, air-fl ow meter, combustion effi ciency analyzer, (and other gadgets) are used to assess the energy effi ciency of your home... and how that information can help save energy.
FREEConnect with green product experts, home energy auditors, living wall installers, solar companies and more!!! See green building principles applied on the home tour, then stop by the Expo to:
• Learn from green product experts as they demo their products • Find out about alternative energy sources for your home• See Natural Plaster applicators at work• Walk through an eco-friendly modular home from GreenPod • Browse our showroom of sustainable building materials• Meet vertical vegetable gardeners• Find out about urban chickens and chicken tractors• Enjoy music and snacks• Enter to win a dual-flush toilet • AND MORE!!
Visit www.greendepot.com for detailed directions to our location!
Saturday GREEN HOME Expo
1210 W. Nickerson St, Seattle. GHSproducts.com 206-284-2281
Electric Bike demonstrations by Seattle Electric Bike - ALL DAY!
Come for a spin!
4121 1st Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98122
Sunday Energy Workshops Sponsored by
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and more!!! See green building principles applied on the home tour, then stop by the Expo to:
Visit www.greendepot.com for detailed directions to our location!
4121 1st Avenue SouthSeattle, WA 98122
Play And Learn For A Chance To Win!
How to play: Every site on the tour has three green building fl ash cards with one of the icons shown above placed in public areas. Discover these cards and Learn about Green Building. Write the unique code from each card on the form below. Collect nine codes to qualify. Collect more to compete for the grand prize.
Drop off your completed form at Green Home Solutions or Green Depot by close of business on Monday, April 27. Or send your codes and contact information to [email protected] by 9 pm on Monday, April 27.
Prizes will be awarded to fi ve (5) randomly chosen contestants who qualify, and the Grand Prize will be awarded to the person with the most fl ash card codes.
For contest information, complete rules and prizes, visit SeattleGreenHomeTour.org.
Questions? Ask your Green Home Tour Site Hosts for more info.Questions? Ask your Green Home Tour Site Hosts for more info.
Watch for these icons on flash cards:
The Green Home Tour Game Entry Form
Name: Zip Code:Email: Phone:
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The 2012 Green Home Tour Committee would like to thank the site hosts, our volunteers, our wonderful
sponsors, and you for your participation, making the 2012 Green Home Tour the best home tour in the Paci� c Northwest!
Program Layout Courtesy of Sheldon O’dahl, Dirty Dog Productions,
Laura Elfl ine, Mighty House Construction, and Ann Dorn, Seattle Natural Awakenings
Pictured: Back Row (L to R): Gene W. Homicki, Local Tools | Mike Vacirca, Lastingnest | Robert Burns, Envision Homes | Dave Woolley-Wilson | Noel Stout, Dedicated Deconstruction | John NovakFront Row (L to R): Kim Mulligan, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate | Anna Loewin, T-Mobile | Laura Elfl ine, Mighty House Construction | Cate O’dahl, Tour Organizer, ESP Services | Jeffrey Kipper, Pathway D & CNot Pictured: Sheldon O’dahl, Dirty Dog Productions | Eric Thomas | AJ Mallory, Bright House Images Ann Dorn, Natural Awakenings | Susanna Schultz, Green Depot | Bert Bradley, Greener Living Solutions Shannon Ellis-Brock, Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
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Call 206-999-0124
Tour BonusTransitioning to Green, a Workbook for the Homeowner. Guild Member & Author, Jacqueline Powers, will be signing copies of her book in West Seattle at site w01, Envision Homes on Saturday and at site w03, A (Little) Mighty House on Sunday as part of the 2012 Green Home Tour.