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GREEN BUILTHomes and BuildingsRetail ResourcesReal-Life Workshops

INSPIRATION•EDUCATION •SOLUTIONS PRESENTED BY: Northwest EcoBuilding Guild

Real-Life WorkshopsAll weekend long!Choose from lots of great workshops Check times and locations @ SouthSoundGreenTour.org

EVENT PRESENTED BYOlympia Federal SavingsThurston County Solid Waste

Saturday and SundayApril 16 & 17, 2011 • 10am-4pm TourSOUTHsoundGreen

Go Green Transit HubCatch a ride or car pool!Plan your trip on our InterCity Transitcommunity van or electric car taxi SouthSoundGreenTour.org

Green Tour EcoExpo!Come see the latest green innovationsVendors / Exhibits / Organic Food CaféHands On Children’s ActivitiesJoin us @ LOTT / Location #1

SPECIAL EVENTSNew this year!• Two Great Cities• Two Inspiring Tours• One Fabulous Weekend!

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LOTT Clean Water Alliance500 Adams St SEOlympia, WA 98501

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 ReStoreSPS Habitat for Humanity415 Olympia AVE NEOlympia, 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

The Hobbit House10621 Kati Ann LaneOlympia, WA 98501

Built by:Laupen HomesOwners Tom Rogers/Vicki BouvierEfficient 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 House9800 83rd Ln SEOlympia, WA 98513

Designed and Built by:Scott HomesOwners 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 Air2510 Lacey Blvd SELacey, 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

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Mid-Century Modern EcoFit205 Chambers St NEOlympia, WA 98501

Solar Workshop byGlobal 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

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Weenie Greenie House303 Wilson St NEOlympia, WA 98506Solar Hot Water and PV by: South Sound SolarBuilt 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 over-consumptive 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 House1114 Marion St NEOlympia, WA 98506

Built by: Artisans GroupOwners 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 House1220 Leavenworth AveOlympia, 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 Home2702 Gull Harbor Rd NEOlympia, WA 98501

Built by:Polar Bear ConstructionOwners 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 Box515 Flora Vista NEOlympia, 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 Conversion6811 Zangle Rd NEOlympia, 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 Dreams6835 Zangle Rd NEOlympia, WA 98506

Designed and Built by:Brand X ConstructionOwner 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 Snider545 72nd Lane NEOlympia, WA 98506

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

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WA PUD Association HQ212 Union Ave SEOlympia, WA 98501

Built by: Mountain ConstructionLEED 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

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Fertile Ground Village311 9th Ave SEOlympia, WA 98501Green Interior Design/Remodel by: Karen NelsonFlagstone 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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Tiny House EcoVillage911 Adams St SEOlympia, WA 98501

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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Do-It-Yourself @ True Value625 Columbia St SWOlympia, 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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Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters200 Market St NEOlympia, 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 Tuscany1032 Fern St SWOlympia, WA 98501

Built by: Capezio HomesPermeable 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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During Tour Call: (360) 789-9669 or (360) 507-1998

EVENT UPDATES AND DRIVING DIRECTIONS

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

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

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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. GGEC.co

• 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

• 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

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