Tuesday, September 28, 2010

2010 Tour of Green Homes

Sign up for the 2010 Tour of Green Homes benefiting Habitat for Humanity.  Showcasing five homes in Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Goleta, as well as the Habitat for Humanity San Pascual affordable housing site, the Tour will demonstrate how environmentally friendly construction methods and materials can be incorporated into any project.

ABOUT THE HOMES:

Montecito Rebuild: Built to be faithful to the footprint of the origninal house built in 1947 by the owner's father, this home achieved a Three Star rating by the Santa Barbara Contractors Association's Built Green Program.

Downtown Historic Victorian:  Originally dating back to 1890, a new home has been built to reflect the beauty and design of the original. The property was  submitted for Platinum certification with the Green Building Council's LEED for Homes program, with 118 out of a total of 132 possible points, more than any other home project to date.

Goleta Sustainable Garden: The garden of this ranch-style home has been transformed from a typical suburban landscape to a riot of color, sound and life.  Meander through the pathways and find surprises to delight: passion fruit vines, fruit trees, and drought-tolerant plantings that give way to mountain vistas.
 
Mission Canyon Fire Safety Remodel: A lovely home in a wooded setting, this home is an example of what can be achieved with an eye to sustainability and fire resistance. 

Hope Ranch Estate Landscape:  Overlooking the ocean,  the owners of this home recently undertook a green remodel of both the home and added a highly sustainable landscape.

Habitat Affordable Housing Site:  Habitat for Humanity of SSBC is building a four unit owner-occupied condominium on San Pascual. The project is being constructed with volunteer labor and donated, recycled and/or purchased materials. 
Regular self-guided tour -  $25
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Learn how to incorporate green design into your home
  • See how green building techniques can be affordable
  • View homes in Montecito, Santa Barbara and Goleta
  • Tour the Habitat Build Site
VIP guided tour - $125
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Transportation provided in Airbus type comfort
  • Boxed lunch courtesy of Whole Foods Market
  • Professional presentations en route
  • Post-tour private reception
All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity  as we strive to eliminate substandard housing from Santa Barbara.

I hope you'll join us!

Joyce McCullough
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County
(805) 692-2226

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