2011 SOUTHsound Green Tour

New this year!

PRESENTED BY:

Northwest EcoBuilding Guild

INSPIRATION •EDUCATION •SOLUTIONS

• Two Great Cities • Two Inspiring Tours • One Fabulous Weekend!

SPECIAL EVENTS

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SOUTHsound Green

Saturday and Sunday April 16 & 17, 2011 • 10am-4pm

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GREEN BUILT Homes and Buildings Retail Resources Real-Life Workshops

EVENT PRESENTED BY Olympia Federal Savings Thurston County Solid Waste

Green Tour EcoExpo!

Come see the latest green innovations Vendors / Exhibits / Organic Food Café Hands On Children’s Activities Join us @ LOTT / Location #1

Go Green Transit Hub

Catch a ride or car pool!

Plan your trip on our InterCity Transit community van or electric car taxi SouthSoundGreenTour.org

Real-Life Workshops

All weekend long!

Choose from lots of great workshops Check times and locations @ SouthSoundGreenTour.org

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LOTT Clean Water Alliance 500 Adams St SE Olympia, WA 98501

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Designed by: Miller Hull Partnership Start your Green Tour Here! Visit the EcoExpo and catch a ride @ Go Green Transit Hub. Workshops on Water Conservation, Energy and more. Tour LOTT’s super-green Regional Services Center and WET Science Center. See full site descriptions @ SouthSoundGreenTour.org.

To Learn More: LOTTcleanWater.org • Visit M-F, 8-5pm | Sat, 10-4pm

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The ReStore SPS Habitat for Humanity 415 Olympia AVE NE Olympia, WA 98501

Whether you are a contractor, homeowner, craftsman, artist or designer you can complete almost any project with salvaged, reclaimed materials from the ReStore.

Find a wealth of interesting, inspiring and practical materials!

To Learn More: SPSHabitat.org/ReStore • (360) 753-1575

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The Hobbit House 10621 Kati Ann Lane Olympia, WA 98501

Built by: Laupen Homes Owners Tom Rogers/Vicki Bouvier Efficient windows by Capitol Glass Nestled in the woods, this 1900 sq. ft. home lives large. Traditional proportions with oversize, storybook detailing, give this house a magical feel. Come visit the Shire!

To Learn More: LaupenHomes.com • (360) 870-2964

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Far Reach House 9800 83rd Ln SE Olympia, WA 98513

Designed and Built by: Scott Homes Owners Eileen Ryan & Matt Cooper A sweet 2100 sq. ft. home on a wooded hilltop overlooking Evergreen Valley and the Olympics. Its innovative design combines proven technology with up-and-coming building sciences to create a healthy, affordable family home. See the future of energy efficient building today!

To Learn More: ScottHomes.com • (360) 357-9167

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Sunset Air 2510 Lacey Blvd SE Lacey, WA 98506 Owner Pete Fleutsch

Sunset Air’s state-of-the-art office and showroom is recognized as the first privately-owned LEED Gold building in WA. Learn about rebates & incentives @ workshop on Geothermal & Solar Renewable Energy.

To Learn More: SunsetAir.com • (360) 456-4956

Mid-Century Modern EcoFit 205 Chambers St NE Olympia, WA 98501 Solar Workshop by Global Green Energy Corp.

This 1960s home has unique architectural details inside and out, and will get a major “Eco-Fit” for the Green Tour – a deep green remodel with energy efficient upgrades, healthy interior makeover, and salvaged / reclaimed materials. Come marvel at the Mid-Century Modern charm!

To Learn More: OlympiaEcoFit.com • (360) 556-3878 Weenie Greenie House 303 Wilson St NE Olympia, WA 98506 Solar Hot Water and PV by: South Sound Solar Built by: Owners Laura Schleyer and Will Collins This small 568 sq. ft., super-insulated, passive solar house was owner designed and built as an appropriately sized house in an overconsumptive country on a over-populated planet with dwindling natural resources. Small is beautiful!

To Learn More: www.SouthSoundSolar.com • (360) 951-7861

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North Project Passive House 1114 Marion St NE Olympia, WA 98506

Built by: Artisans Group Owners DT & Kim North Elegantly modest with a modern flair, this east-side home was designed and built for a dynamic young Olympia family. This life-smart home is pending Passive House Certification, and Built Green 5-Star.

Find out why this house has no central heating system!?!

To Learn More: ArtisansGroup.com • (360) 570-0626

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Leavenworth Avenue House 1220 Leavenworth Ave Olympia, WA 98506

Historic Window Retrofit by: EcoWoodworks with support from Olympia Heritage Commission Proper restoration and weatherization of vintage wood windows and doors on this home built in 1928 shows that you CAN preserve your home’s historic character and save energy!

Stop by for the Live DIY Demonstration to find out how.

To Learn More: EcoWoodworks.com

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Kraft Home 2702 Gull Harbor Rd NE Olympia, WA 98501

Built by: Polar Bear Construction Owners Gene/Karen Kraft At less than 1500 sq. ft., this house demonstrates many green features including advanced framing, solar hot water, radiant floor heat and reclaimed wood interior. See what one family accomplished by participating with a contractor experienced in owner-builder cooperation!

To Learn More: PolarBearConstruction.com • (360) 701-8163

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The Jewel Box 515 Flora Vista NE Olympia, WA 98506

Designed and Built by: Tessa Smith, Artisans Group with The Small Planet Workshop Close to completion, this 1137 sq. ft. home is a gem of understated modern design, showing how the Passive House Standard can be applied to any project regardless of exposure, size, and lifestyle needs.

Come check out the Waterfront View of the Olympic Mountains!

To Learn More: SmallPlanetWorkshop.com • (360) 951-1492

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Boyd Barn Conversion 6811 Zangle Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506

Designed and Built by: Gregory Smith, Small Building Co. Owner Brian Boyd This 1970’s pole barn was transformed into a guest studio with a living space, kitchenette, and full bathroom using on-site harvested wood and materials salvaged from existing deconstructed horse stables.

Reduce, Reuse, Remodel!

To Learn More: gregoryfsmith.com • (360) 239-0429

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Longhouse Dreams 6835 Zangle Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506

Fertile Ground Village 311 9th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501 Green Interior Design/Remodel by: Karen Nelson Flagstone Patio by: Stone People LLC This urban oasis in downtown Olympia exemplifies sustainable community and economic development with 16 organizations and green businesses on-site for the Tour. Check out the hands-on Rain Garden and Lead Paint Renovation Workshops!

To Learn More: FertileGround.org • GreenVillageRealty.com

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Built by: South Puget Sound YouthBuild Program for Quixote Village This partnership between New Market Skills Center, the Guild, and Panza is working with the homeless adults living in Camp Quixote to create a permanent village development. Come see the “EcoVillage” demo with three tiny houses - tours and presentations by YouthBuild-ers!

To Learn More: NewMarketSkills.com • QuixoteVillage.com

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Designed and Built by: Brand X Construction Owner Colleen Jollie This lovely small home nestled in the woods was built with Rastra insulated concrete forms, inspired by the owner’s Native American heritage and traditional longhouse design. You won’t want to leave!

To Learn More: facebook.com/BrandXConstruction • (360) 264-4425

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Tormore, Home of Sherry Snider 545 72nd Lane NE Olympia, WA 98506

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WA PUD Association HQ 212 Union Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501

Built by: Mountain Construction LEED Consulting and HVAC: Sunset Air The first LEED Platinum Building in Washington, this distinctive building makes a clear statement of Washington PUD’s leadership in water and energy conservation. Take a walking tour of the whole building!

To Learn More: WPUDA.org • SunsetAir.com

Do-It-Yourself @ True Value 625 Columbia St SW Olympia, WA 98501 Green Cleaning Supplies:

by WashSafe Industries

For over 100 years, Olympia Supply Co. has served the community with old-fashioned service and solid selection of core hardware groups.

Expanding “green” product line supports a sustainable local economy.

Hear from Product Reps and Free DIY Workshops in Store for the Tour!

To Learn More: OlympiaTrueValue.com • (360) 357-6659

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Wood Interior Supplied by: Wild Thyme Farm This 5-Star Built Green Home near Boston Harbor has spectacular interior woodwork! A custom handcrafted staircase, custom-made doors, wainscoting, window seats and more - all crafted from top-quality, locally grown FSC-Certified Wood. Enjoy the 400+ year-old antique furniture!

To Learn More: WildThymeFarm.com • (360) 273-8892

Tiny House EcoVillage 911 Adams St SE Olympia, WA 98501

Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters 200 Market St NE Olympia, WA 98501 Efficient Lighting Retrofit:

by US Electric Corp.

This commercial roastery and corporate headquarters has been retrofitted to improve energy efficiency, reduce water usage and waste, reflecting a commitment to total quality, social conscience and sustainability. This is what the Green Economy looks like!

To Learn More: DancingGoats.com • (800) 955-5282

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Little Tuscany 1032 Fern St SW Olympia, WA 98501

Built by: Capezio Homes Permeable Pavers by: Mutual Materials This Mediterranean-style gated condominium community features a remarkable stormwater detention system to reduce pollution and absorb rainwater.

Check out the homes for sale at this Low-Impact Development site!

To Learn More: LittleTuscany.net • (360) 507-0930

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SOUTHsound Green Tour

2103 Harrison NW - PMB 2356 Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 754-6152

During Tour Call: (360) 789-9669 or (360) 507-1998

Saturday and Sunday April 16 & 17, 2011 • 10am-4pm EVENT UPDATES AND DRIVING DIRECTIONS

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Our thanks to all of the site sponsors (listed inside) and workshop sponsors that made the 2011 South Sound Green Tour possible.

EVENT SPONSORS

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Capitol Glass CapGlass.com Concrete Recyclers, Inc BlackLakeLandscapeSupply.com D.K. Boos Glass DKBoosGlass.com Echo Energy LLC EchoEnergyLLC.net Frost and Company FrostCo-CPA.com Garden Raised Bounty GoodGrub.org Global Green Energy Corp.

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Ketola-Targus Painting KetolaTargusPainting.com Lucid 9 Design Lucid9Design.com Mutual Materials MutualMaterials.com Northwest Infrared NorthwestInfrared.com Northwest Natural Resources Group NNRG.org Panza and Camp Quixote QuixoteVillage.com Plug-in Olympia PlugInOlympia.com

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Premier Building Systems PremierSIPS.com Stone People, LLC StonePeopleLLC.com The Heat Pump Store HeatPumpStore.com Thurston Energy ThurstonEnergy.org US Electric sswanson@uselectricorp.com

IntercityTransit.com

To find out more about Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, visit us at www.EcoBuilding.org

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