Showing posts with label sustainable building. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sustainable building. Show all posts

Saturday, February 09, 2013

Unique "Grow Community" on Bainbridge Island

There is a unique 130-unit development in the works on Bainbridge Island.  It is called "Grow Community" and promises to be totally solar powered and carbon neutral.  In addition they offer community gardens for growing organic fruits and veggies, and an electric car share program for the community.  They are the fifth community to receive the One Planet Living seal of approval, a global initiative launched by the World Wildlife Fund and environmental consultancy BioRegional that promotes zero-carbon emissions, zero waste and car-free cities.

There are homes for sale starting in the $300's and homes for rent as well.  There are multiple models and floor plans to choose from and you can even add an additional room or outbuilding for extra live/work space or storage.

Personally I love this sustainable community-oriented idea but realize it's not for everyone. It should do well being located right near the heart of Winslow and a short 35-min. ferry ride from downtown Seattle.  What do you think of this idea?

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Starbucks Opens Recycled Shipping Container Coffee Shop

While recycling old shipping containers is not a new idea, I love that a company as large and corporate as Starbucks has created such a shop!  Love the design of this!  Hopefully more and more business will follow suit with reusing and recycling to reduce our carbon footprint.