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1795 sq. ft., 1950s Ranch
Renovation in Progress, Suburban Setting
A truly fine example of simple, cost-saving ways to create a sustainable lifestyle in an ordinary home.
Water conserving, drought-tolerant landscaping and graywater system. Indoor temperature moderation measures include insulating and solar-reflective curtains and tinted windows result in 50% reduction in monthly utility bill. The site’s energy efficiency efforts are marked by tubular skylights and daylighting techniques that help to brighten the interior with healthy, natural light, and fluorescent light bulbs, and a solar-powered motion detector and Malibu lights outside. Plus, a 2kW PV array (Siemens Trace components). Indoor air quality is improved by use of non-toxic cleaning products and toxin-absorbing household plants. Recycled construction materials and environmentally friendly products have been used throughout the home’s interior and exterior in this eco-renovation. The enchanted California native plant and organic food-producing gardens are a special treat. And you won’t want to miss the new Secret Garden. Homeowner has plenty of information, ideas and resources to share.
IMPORTANT - please note the tour is on October 1 & 2, 10 am to 4 pm each day only.
Parking is limited - may need to park on Roscoe.