Archive for July, 2008
July 30th, 2008
I am pleased to announce my newest designation…EcoBroker! An EcoBroker is an education and certification program for Realtors who care about the environment and want to promote energy-efficient and ‘green’ features in homes and buildings. The EcoBroker logo is the symbol of environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the real estate industry. My goal is to help promote healthier, cost-effective and green practices in real estate.
Want to learn more? I can help identify homes with ‘green’ features; I can share my understanding of energy efficiency and the costs or savings associated with building materials and heating and cooling systems. I can also help with building orientation and site location to help maximize the energy savings that can be properly derived from daylighting, overhangs and tree placement. Read the rest of this entry »
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Filed Under Categories: Bellingham Relocation, Green Building Ideas
July 2nd, 2008
Local Bellingham builder constructs a home featured in Creating The Not So Big House.
Smart, efficient and borderline glamorous; this home is so adaptable it can happily house a retired couple or a large family. Not an ounce of wasted space. Three car detached garage, 3 bedrooms + office +craft room, upstairs laundry, outstanding views. Private location within walking distance of the local elementary school. Offered at $698,000. Please contact me for a tour. Here’s a quick excerpt describing the Not So Big House movement:
“CREATING THE NOT SO BIG HOUSE describes the design concepts that can take the
experience of living in a house from mere shelter to the art of dwelling.
Sarah Susankas widely acclaimed and best-selling first book, The Not So Big House, created a
movement that s changing the way Americans think about their homes. Seeking other like-minded architects who were using the same better-not-bigger approach, Susanka follows that phenomenal success with CREATING THE NOT SO BIG HOUSE, bringing together 25 beautifully designed new and remodeled homes that demonstrate the comfort, shelter, and practical beauty behind the Not So Big House concept. From these examples, Susanka outlines a new design language for homeowners, builders and architects to use to create their own Not So Big Houses. Read the rest of this entry »
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Filed Under Categories: Bellingham Homes, Bellingham Relocation, Green Building Ideas, Homes on Acreage, New Construction/Upcoming Projects
