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PRESENTED BY:
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
April 21 & 22, 10am - 4pm
Tour
Green Homes Aren’t Just the Future They are in your neighborhood NOW!
Celebrate Earth Day with Us! Learn from your Neighbors See what’s working in their homes Inside
Welcome Letter
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West & South Seattle Sites
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North Seattle & Bothell Sites
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Eastside Sites & Around the Sound
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Saturday Expo
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Sunday Workshops
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Green Home Tour Game
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D o n ’ tINSIDE Miss the S a t u r d ay E X P O & Sunday WORKSHOPS INSPIRATION • EDUCATION • SOLUTIONS EVENT UPDATES
SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild
Letter from the Seattle Chapter President Spring 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. This 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. The Guild community has shown that individuals can come together to create solutions–and have fun while doing so. Together, we really can make a difference! Here are some of the highlights of Seattle Chapter programs and events from this year.
empowers 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 Pacific Northwest. The Northwest EcoBuilding Guild’s Mission is to support through education the progressive work of our members in the Pacific Northwest in order to improve the relationship between our communities and our built environment.
The 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. The Mother Earth News Sustainability Fair at the Puyallup Fairgrounds June 2-3, offers a fun, family-oriented, hands-on opportunity to learn. Our Chapter’s 10x10x10 Green Building Slam continues to inspire, celebrating its 10th Anniversary. This year the event will be held at the University of Washington. This fast-paced fun-filled evening features behindthe-scenes accounts of 10 projects, each given 10 minutes and 10 slides to share their story. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 15! The 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. The 20/20 Home Refit 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.
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.
Get 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.
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Our hats go off to these individuals and organziations for their hand in the success of the Tour:
THANK YOU!!
Tour Site Giveaways
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
ENVISION HOMES
Sustainable Residential & Light Commercial Remodeling
Site Feature Icon Definitions
WEST & SOUTH SEATTLE
All of our projects excel in one or more green building categories. The Guild’s Technical Flash Card icons help identify sites with exceptional performance in these project categories.
Design
Stormwater
Water Conservation
Green Roof
Energy
Adv Envelope
Emphasizes functionality, quality & character
Emphasis on water saving features Emphasizes innovative energy systems
Solar
Active PV or solar hot water
Materials
Efficient material use & selection. Waste reduction & recycling (WRR)
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Emphasizes infiltration & LID techniques
Eco or vegetative roof
Exceptional thermal protection and air sealing
SATURDAY EXPO
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Construction & material selection support IAQ
DETAILS on page 8
Urban Farming Composting, permaculture, & backyard chickens
Envision Homes in West Seattle
Interactive Map & More Info @ SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
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by Mighty House Construction & Joule Building Solutions
by Envision Homes 2216 Walnut Ave SW | Seattle 98116 Single Family, Remodel + House lift, Universal Design features, Open floor plan, Rainwater harvesting & reuse, Yard & food waste composting, 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
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LemonDrop Addition by LD Arch Design
5023 25th Ave SW | Seattle 98106
Single Family, Remodel, Compact, No garage, Open floor 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
Westside Heat Conversion
4502 SW Findlay St | Seattle 98136
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
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A [Little] Mighty House by Mighty House Construction
3108 SW Webster St | Seattle 98126
Single Family, Energy Retrofit, Remodel, Pervious materials, Stormwater Infiltration, Food production, Solar PV, Light tube, Radiant/hydronic heating, All electric house, Green power subscriber, Advanced Envelope, IAQ & Moisture control, WR & R, Locallysourced materials, Close to Zip Car option
Waterhaus by GreenPod Development, LLC located at Green Depot
4121 - 1st Ave South | Seattle 98134
Backyard Cottage/ADU, Energy Star, Pre-fab, Modular construction, Compact, Aging-inplace/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
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
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NORTH SEATTLE & BOTHELL
Energy Water Conservation IAQ
Materials Green Roof
Design
Urban Farming
Solar
Stormwater
Adv Envelope
See p. 3 for definitions of these icons
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DETAILS on page 8
Interactive Map & More Info @ SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
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City Cabins by Martha Rose Construction, Inc.
3652 13th Ave West | Seattle 98119 Townhome, 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
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Century Home Almost Net by Puget Sound Solar, LLC
5308 Baker Ave NW | Seattle 98107
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
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ShelterKraft Cargo Cottage™
by ShelterKraft Werks, Inc. located at Greenhome Solutions 1210 W Nickerson St | Seattle 98119 Single Family, ADU, Cottage Home from all steel, reclaimed shipping container for on-grid, semi- or fully off the grid living. Dual-flush toilets, On-demand water heater, All electric house, Salvaged/reused materials, Recycledcontent materials, Locally-sourced materials
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Greenlake House Lift by MAKE Design Studio & Blue Sound Construction 138 NE 62nd St | Seattle 98115
Single Family, Compact, No garage, Lift existing 1918 home, Open floor 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
The Montlake Miracle by Lastingnest, Inc.
2525 Lake WA Blvd E | Seattle 98112 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 finishes, much of the fabricating and finishing done off-site in controlled conditions
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Ballard Net-Zero Energy Homes by Homeowners, Eric Thomas & Alexandra Salmon
612 NW 60th St | Seattle 98107 Single Family, Built Green®, Energy Star, Seattle’s first Net-Zero energy house, Rain gardens, Food waste composting, Sink & Dual-flush toilets in one, All electric house, SIPs, Home performance tested, WR & R, Car-free household, Great location, Close to Zip Car option
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The Loft That Almost Wasn’t by Pathway Design & Const. & Ming Arch. & Design 6819 17th Ave NE | Seattle 98115
Single Family, Under Construction, Energy Retrofit, 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
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
Built Green®
Real Estate Professional Training
Explore the spectrum of green in this engaging series that defines 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 $25 Includes Real Estate and Appraiser Clock Hour certification.
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 retrofitting, solar, new product options Register Now: kim@cooperjacobs.com
A deep green Realtor with
Cooper Jacobs Real Estate, LLC • 206.579.9066
www.Kim-Mulligan.com
Tuesdays, May 8th, 15th, & 22nd, 2012
2 sessions each day 8:30 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm – 4 pm. Location: 525 E. College Way, Suite 1 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Contact NPSAR to register – 360-416-4902 More info at www.lindasanford.com/ bg-pro-series
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Seattle Green New Custom Home by H2D Architecture + Design & Thomas Jacobson Construction
6827 - 29th Ave NE | Seattle 98115
Single Family, New Custom Home, Open floor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Lights rated for Dark Sky Standards, Indoor Air Quality & Moisture control, Upgraded filters, Deconstruction, WR & R, FSC framing package or other, Locally-sourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in
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Jolly Green Giant by Albee Interior Design
2101 NW 201st St | Shoreline 98177
Single Family, Aging-in-place/ADA, Open floor 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
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Green Dancer by Debra Scheuerman, J&F Construction & Ten Directions Design 16148 Midvale Ave N | Shoreline 98133 Single Family, Open floor 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
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Clearwater Commons by Clearwater Commons LLC
1402 194th St SE | Bothell 98012
Single Family, Townhome, For Sale, Energy Retrofit, Passive House Standard, Compact, No garages, PIN Foundations, Low Impact Development, Ductless mini-split, Ondemand water heater, All electric house, Beyond code ventilation, Locally-sourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
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EASTSIDE & AROUND the SOUND
Energy Water Conservation IAQ
Materials Green Roof
Design
Urban Farming
Solar
Stormwater
Adv Envelope
See p. 3 for definitions of these icons
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Bellevue 41st by YS Development, LLC
4019 131st Pl SE | Bellevue 98006
Single Family, Built Green®, Energy Star, Open floor 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
Interactive Map & More Info @ SeattleGreenHomeTour.org
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zHome by Ichijo USA Co., LTD
1711 9th Pl NE | Issaquah 98029
Townhome, Net Zero Energy, Built Green®, Salmon Safe Certified; Watersense Certified, Open floor 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
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 beneficial relationships
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German PreFab Project
Green meets the Greenback - NW Idea House of the Year by Sockeye Homes 14638 SE 229th Pl | Kent 98042
by S.A.G.E. Designs NW 280 NW Birch Pl | Issaquah 98027
Single Family, Pre-FAB, Built Green®, Verification Pending, No garage, Aging-in-place/ ADA, Open floor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Passive solar features, Heat pump, Radiant heating, Heat recovery ventilator, Enhanced insulation, Natural/low-toxic materials, Beyond code ventilation, Deconstruction
Single Family, Built Green®, Energy Star, Open floor plan, Outdoor Living spaces, Rainwater harvesting, Low water irrigation, Radiant heating, All electric house, Central Vacuum, Green power subscriber, Locallysourced materials, Electric vehicle plug-in, Next Generation Air to Water Heat Pump
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 finishes, etc. – but green building looks at the interactions between everything. It’s a whole-house approach that benefits builders, buyers and the environment. Source: Green Building Blocks
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
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Kitsap Energy Upgrade by Home Builders Association of Kitsap County
by Sun Path Custom Construction, Inc. 19263 E State Route 106 | Belfair 98528 Single Family, Energy Retrofit, Remodel, Built Green®, Cottage Home, Open floor 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
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Chico Beach Cottages
5251 Auto Ctr Way | Bremerton 98312
Light Commercial, Energy Retrofit, Built Green®, Exceeds 2009 Energy Code, Duct & Air Sealing, Home Performance Tested, Upgraded Insulation, Lighting Upgrade, HRV, New Appliances, Cool Roof, Upgraded Plumbing
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Eco-Office Guest House by Rolling Bay Land Co. LLC
by The Cottage Company 7736 Chico Way NW | Silverdale 98312
Single Family, Cottage Housing Community, Built Green®, Energy Star, Open floor plan, Outdoor living areas, Rain gardens, Passive solar, On-demand water heater, Advanced framing, Enhanced insulation, Natural/ lowtoxic materials, WR & R, Electric vehicle plug-in, Waterfront
10531 Manitou Beach Dr | Bainbridge Island 98110 Backyard ADU, Compact, No garage, Outdoor living space, Sustainable landscaping, Rainwater harvesting, Native plants, Stealth- lowest flow toilet, Passive solar, Enhanced insulation. No carpet, Natural / low-toxic materials, Salvaged / reused materials, FSC finish wood
Did You Know?
Fact: We spend an average of 90% of our time in buildings—and the air quality inside is two to five 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, systemsengineering 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.
PO Box 58530 Seattle, WA 98138 www.ecobuilding.org
The Power of Green Building: Everyone Wins Benefits for homeowners • Lower utility bills • Greater comfort • Better indoor air quality • Energy-efficient mortgages • Higher resale prices Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Building America Program
Design @ Build @ Maintain
nwbloom.com @ 425.486.6902
See SeattleGreenHomeTour.org for updates & details. Visit the Saturday Expo at Green Depot & Sunday Energy Workshops at Greenhome Solutions.
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FREE
Saturday GREEN HOME Expo
Connect 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! 4121 1st Avenue South Seattle, WA 98122
FREE
Sunday ENERGY Workshops
Learn 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 – 10:45
Home Performance Testing
11:00 – 12:00
Home Energy Upgrade Incentives
12:15 – 12:45
Charlie Rogers, Habitat Home Energy Specialist
Gary Wood, Applied Performance Technology & Kevin Ward, Revolution Green Power
Ruth Bell, Community Power Works Seattle’s Home Energy Upgrade Program
How Ductless Heat Pumps Can Work in Your Home Suraj Lobo, Progressive Building Solutions
1:00 – 2:00
2:15 – 2:45
How to Seal Ducts in Your House
3:00 – 4:00
Yves Vetter, Vesta Home Performance
Visit www.ghsproducts.com for detailed directions to our location!
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What is Home Performance Testing? Energy experts demonstrate how a ‘blower-door’, infrared camera, air-flow meter, combustion efficiency analyzer, (and other gadgets) are used to assess the energy efficiency of your home... and how that information can help save energy. Electric Bike demonstrations by Seattle Electric Bike - ALL DAY! Come for a spin!
Financing Your Energy Retrofit
Shannon Ellis-Brock, Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
Sunday Energy Workshops Sponsored by
1210 W. Nickerson St, Seattle. GHSproducts.com 206-284-2281
Play And Learn For A Chance To Win! Watch for these icons on flash cards: How to play: Every site on the tour has three green building flash 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 GreenHomeTour@ecobuilding.org by 9 pm on Monday, April 27. Prizes will be awarded to five (5) randomly chosen contestants who qualify, and the Grand Prize will be awarded to the person with the most flash card codes. For contest information, complete rules and prizes, visit SeattleGreenHomeTour.org. Questions? Ask your Green Home Tour Site Hosts for more info.
The Green Home Tour Game Entry Form Name: Email:
Zip Code: Phone:
Tour Bonus
Transitioning 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.
Enter Codes Here
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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 Pacific Northwest!
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For Questions During Tour, Call 206-999-0124
Program Layout Courtesy of Sheldon O’dahl, Dirty Dog Productions, Laura Elfline, 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 Novak Front Row (L to R): Kim Mulligan, Cooper Jacobs Real Estate | Anna Loewin, T-Mobile | Laura Elfline, Mighty House Construction | Cate O’dahl, Tour Organizer, ESP Services | Jeffrey Kipper, Pathway D & C Not 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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