[Sdpg] Homes for the Future Tour 2002 Sustainability in Action in Southern California SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCTOBER 19 & 20, 2002
Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson
lakinroe at silcom.com
Tue Sep 17 22:41:51 PDT 2002
Homes for the Future Tour 2002
Sustainability in Action in Southern California
http://www.ecohome.org/hof/hof.html
A Program of Eco-Home™ Network
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
OCTOBER 19 & 20, 2002
Presented in conjunction with the American Solar
Energy Society’s National
Tour of Solar Homes
Homes for the Future Tour 2002 offers a comprehensive
look at eco-friendly living in
Los Angeles. The sixth annual tour showcases local sites
that feature the diversity
of ”green” architecture, renewable energy technologies
and eco-renovation. The
unique event allows the public to examine how individual
households are
incorporating innovative ways to live more sustainable
lifestyles. Sites feature
energy- and water-conserving appliances and systems,
eco-friendly interior design
using non-toxic materials, fabrics and dyes,
healthy-home living, organic gardening,
composting, drought-tolerant landscaping, and recycling
techniques. Other
highlights include creative re-use of materials, passive
solar and thermal mass
design, graywater systems, and water catchment
technology. Homeowners,
architects, designers and environmental consultants will
be on hand at each site to
answer questions and explain how these elements can be
adapted to other homes.
Detailed Tour Brochure will be mailed early September.
If you are NOT an
Eco-Home member and would like to receive a brochure,
please email Eco-Home
Network at ecohome at pacbell.net
Letter from the Founder:
Eco-Home™ Network welcomes you to its Homes for the
Future Tour 2002, a
showcase of sites that have been designed, built and
inhabited with the future in
mind.
Visitors will discover how individual households and
businesses have reinvented
their environments to help preserve the Earth’s
life-support systems so future
generations may have a beautiful and resource-rich
planet to inhabit.
The Tour spans the gamut from Brentwood-luxurious to
inner-city affordable; from
state-of-the-art green manufacturing to
resource-conserving municipal building;
from Bauhaus to playful rustic. The sites demonstrate
the diversity of “green”
architecture, climate-appropriate landscaping, interior
design, eco-renovation and
integration of renewable energy technology.
If you would like to meet people who are redefining the
way we inhabit the planet,
and would like to get great ideas to use in your own
home, this will be time well
spent.
Homeowners, architects, designers and environmental
consultants will be on hand
at each site to answer questions and explain how
visitors can adapt what they see
on the Tour to their own homes.
Eco-Home™ Network thanks you for your participation in
Homes for the Future
Tour 2002. We hope you will derive value and inspiration
from this event.
Julia Russell, Founding Director,
Eco-Home™ Network
Tour at a Glance:
Saturday & Sunday, October 19 & 20, 2002
5 Saturday Sites:
Brentwood
Santa Monica (2)
LA (Westside Village)
Valley Village
4 Sunday Sites:
Arcadia
Los Angeles
La Crescenta
Sun Valley.
How it Works
A one-day ticket allows you to visit all the sites open
that day. With a 2-day ticket
you get to see all sites, both days. Read the detailed
site descriptions to find the
homes you want to visit and chart your course on the
centerfold site map. Please
note that site hours can differ, so read individual site
details carefully. We also
suggest that you bring a Thomas Guide or other detailed
map along, as not all sites
provide phone numbers should you lose your way.
Questions? More information?
Please contact: Mary Proteau, Project Manager
Homes for the Future Tour 2002
323.934.7058
$25 – Individual, per day – All sites open that day
$45 – Individual, both days – All sites, both days
Eco-Home™ members:
$20 – Individual, per day
$30 – Individual, both days
Students with valid ID:
$10 per day
$15 both days
Tickets and Eco-Home membership (new and renew)
available at each site. Advance
Purchase: Please make your check or money order payable
to: Eco-Home Network,
4344 Russell Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027, 323-662-5207.
Sorry, no credit card
charges. Please note that all ticket purchases are
non-refundable.
Saturday Tour Sites:
Brentwood
Rosen Residence
1968 Westridge Road
Suburban Setting
Designer: Rick Graham • Open Saturday 10am - 4pm
An extensive remodel from the ground up
provided the opportunity to combine style with
health- and Earth-consciousness. Certified wood
flooring, linoleum, cork, granite, copper and slate
provide elegance and architectural detail.
Non-toxic paints and natural plant resins and
waxes for oiling, sealing and staining interior and
exterior wood were used throughout the home.
Custom cabinetry and furniture feature certified woods
and low or non-toxic
finishes. Internal systems include solar-assisted hot
water heating, whole house
HEPA air filtration system, non-chemical water
treatment, cotton insulation, and
EMF mitigation. An award-winning drought-tolerant
landscape frames a small,
natural aquatic ecosystem. This beautiful home
illustrates the magical experience
sustainable and healthy home design can create.
Directions: Sunset Boulevard to Mandeville Canyon Road
(approx. 2 miles west of
the 405 Frwy). Turn north into Mandeville Canyon, go 1
block to stop sign. Left at
stop sign into Westridge Road; (the sign is difficult to
see because of a huge
weeping willow on the west side of Mandeville). Continue
up Westridge Rd (2-3
mins). Parking: 1) a short distance north of the Rosen
residence, turn left into
Westridge Terrace; OR 2) slightly north of Rosen
residence parking is allowed on
both sides of Westridge Road. House is at bottom of
fairly steep driveway.
Handicapped parking or drop-off can be arranged by
on-site Tour staff.
Santa Monica
Syndesis, Inc.
2908 Colorado Avenue
Founder & Owner, David Hertz
Open Saturday 10am - 3pm
A paragon of eco-responsible manufacturing, Syndesis is a
design firm which manufactures, fabricates and installs
custom architectural products and surfaces using
Syndecrete®, a pre-cast lightweight concrete material that
incorporates recycled or recovered elements. It is
certified as
a recycled product by Californians Against Waste.
Environmental awareness is demonstrated in every aspect of
the facility—from products and manufacturing, to marketing
and promotional materials. The site includes a showroom,
architectural and design studios, administration
offices, plant
facilities and a warehouse. Greenery-filled open spaces
provide employees with fresh air, natural light and visual
relief.
Directions: 10 Freeway, exit Cloverfield, travel north
to Colorado Ave. Right on
Colorado (approx. 1 mi.) to Yale — immediately east of
Stewart & Colorado. Parking:
Roberts Business Park 2842-2912 Colorado Avenue.
Syndesis is at the far end of the
parking lot. Metered street parking also available.
Santa Monica
Colorado Court
Affordable Housing Project
Urban Setting
502 Colorado Avenue
Architect: Pugh · Scarpa · Kodama
Open Saturday Noon - 4pm.
Colorado Court, the result of the City of Santa
Monica’s involvement with the Regional Energy
Efficiency Initiative, is a 44-unit affordable
housing showcase. Numerous environmental
strategies were incorporated to conserve energy
and take advantage of the sun and prevailing
winds, maximizing natural daylight and ventilation.
The solar array co-generates power with a natural
gas-powered turbine heat recovery system. The site’s
energy efficiency exceeds the
State of California Title 24 Energy Code, which is
expected to result in an annual
savings of nearly $10,000. Features include
formaldehyde-free MDF cabinetry,
recycled-material carpeting, authentic linoleum,
recycled blown-in cellulose
insulation, double-pane, low-E, high-efficiency window
glazing, compact
fluorescents, energy-saving appliances, xeriscaping,
permeable gravel alley &
underground stormwater retention system.
Directions: I-10 (Santa Monica Freeway) west; exit at
5th Street. Colorado Court is
located at 5th Street and Colorado Avenue. Entrance on
5th Street. Metered street
parking.
Los Angeles/Westside Village
Johnson/Fraser Residence
3289 Veteran Avenue
2,400 sq. ft.
Urban Setting
Ecologically focused Contemporary Architectural Design
Architect: Russell K. Johnson, A.I.A.
Open Saturday 10am - 4pm
Classic contemporary style based on antecedents
of European Bauhaus design define this site. No
wood was used in the structure or outside trim.
The walls are made of insulating concrete foam
manufactured by Rastra from recycled packaging
Styrofoam and cement. The 12” thick blocks have
an R-35 value, which, combined with the thermal
mass of the blocks, results in substantial energy
savings, and the cement admixture prevents insect
infestation. Its 4-hour fire rating combined with steel
and concrete in floor and roof
areas creates a non-combustible building. In-floor
hydronic heating and the thermal
efficiency of the home creates nearly constant
temperatures. Built to last 500+ years,
the site is intended as a prototype home of the future.
Directions: 10 Freeway to Overland Avenue exit. NOTE: If
you are traveling west on
the 10, there is a traffic light at the end of the
off-ramp; “go through” light (crossing
Overland) & you will be on National Blvd. Stay on
National (approx 1 mile) to left on
Veteran. Traveling east on the 10, you will exit onto
National heading west. Keep to
the right to make an immediate right at Overland (@
traffic light), and immediate left
on National (@ traffic light) to left on Veteran.
Valley Village
Cordaro/Jones Residence
5803 Rhodes Ave.
1560 sq. ft., 1955 Ranch-style, Suburban Setting
1990-1997 Renovation for Health
Open Saturday, 11am - 4pm
A stunning example of how a healthy retreat can
be created out of today’s most polluted
environment—the private residence. This
eco-oasis is a laboratory for the owner’s work as a
certified Bau-Biologist and Environmental
Consultant. Balanced with Feng Shui, it exudes a
palpable welcome, starting with the
drought-tolerant front garden. The interior is as
toxin-free as is humanly possible: All
fiberglass/mineral wool has been removed, and
lead paint has been remediated; low electromagnetic
fields; whole house H2O filter
and air purifying systems; HVAC retrofitted; a mix of
non-toxic natural/synthetic
materials and finishes from Earth-friendly or
sustainable sources; hardwood floors,
natural linoleum and tile; natural/organic upholstered
furniture, and an all-natural
bedroom/showroom. Experience this peaceful and healing home.
Directions: Take the 101 Freeway to Laurel Canyon
Boulevard; 3 miles north on
Laurel Canyon to left on Burbank Boulevard; a quarter
mile to right on Rhodes; 1.5
blocks to 5803. Unmetered street parking. (818) 766-1787.
Sunday Tour Sites:
Arcadia
Huang Residence
1329 South 8th Ave.
Owner/Builder/Architect: Ed Huang, Ph.D., AICP
Open Sunday 10am - 4pm
An eco-star in the making, this 2-story, 5,000 sq.
ft. residence is a Builder Partner in the EPA’s
Energy Star Homes Program. It takes full
advantage of climate and seasonal changes. The
U-shaped design acts as a wind scoop to capture
the northwesterly prevailing breeze, and the open
plan atrium allows sunlight and breezes to flow
throughout the house. The south façade has large
windows, a greenhouse and thermosyphon air
panel that take advantage of solar heat gain.
Passive-solar design includes thermal
mass and shading devices. The building utilizes enhanced
thermal and radiant
insulation, low-E glazing, and Energy Star-rated
roofing. A smart water system
integrates the whole-house water filter/conditioner,
solar water heater and tankless
water heater. The Huangs have maintained a virtually
closed loop of materials
throughout construction.
Directions: From the 210 east, exit Santa Anita; RIGHT
(south) on Santa Anita to
LEFT on Duarte Road to RIGHT on 8th Ave. Street parking.
Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Eco-Village
117 Bimini Place
24,000 sq. ft., 1920’s Spanish Style
Multi-family Housing
Renovation in Progress,
Urban Setting
Open Sunday 11am - 4pm
A transforming experience. The Los Angeles
Eco-Village is a two-block neighborhood in central
Los Angeles that is home to an ecological,
cooperative, intentional community of 35 neighbors
who are committed to demonstrating that lower
impact living patterns can result in a higher quality of
life. The 40-unit apartment building and adjacent
grounds are eco-retrofitting works-in-progress that
feature community composting, organic gardening,
edible landscaping and use of recycled and non-toxic
building materials. One apartment is completely
off-the-grid, utilizing a 1 kw photovoltaic system and
one human-energy bicycle for watching TV! There
will be plenty to learn and see. Eco-Villagers will be
available to discuss their experience in community living.
Directions: From intersection of First Street & Vermont
Avenue, go one block east
on 1st to RIGHT on Bimini Place. Unmetered street
parking. (213) 738-1254,
www.ic.org/laev, crsp at igc.org.
La Crescenta
Baumgart/Williams Residence
2425 Mountain Avenue
3000 sq. ft. “Solar Chalet,” Original/Remodel
Suburban Setting
Owner as Architect/Builder: Ted Baumgart
Open Sunday 10am - 4pm
An eco-work of love, imagination, determination,
innovation, style and whimsy. Professional artist-designer
Ted Baumgart is committed to healing the environment
and having fun while he’s at it. The site incorporates
creative use of local and recycled materials (stone, steel,
wood and glass). Features central sunspace, thermal mass
rock wall, air-ducted radiant floors, a 20ft indoor
waterfall,
custom-made metal windows, 16PV modules, 12-volt
Sunfrost refrigerator (powered by 2 of the modules),
space heating, swimming pool, 200ft. outdoor model
railway/food conveyer, batch solar water heaters, tankless
backup, graywater system, and composting toilet! EV
hookup available. Plug in at this site and you are in for a
memorable eco-experience.
Directions: Take the 210 Freeway to Ocean View
Boulevard; north (uphill) to left on
Foothill Boulevard (& proceed as below); OR, Take the 2
Freeway north to where it
ends at Foothill Boulevard. Left (west) on Foothill, go
3 blocks to right on Briggs to
left on Mountain. Unmetered street parking.
Sun Valley
Mackey Residence
8300 Valecrest Drive
1800 sq. ft., 1950s Ranch
Renovation in Progress, Suburban Setting
Open Sunday 10am - 4pm
This fine example of simple, cost-saving ways to
create a sustainable lifestyle boasts
water-conserving landscaping and a graywater
system. Indoor temperature moderation measures
result in a 50% energy bill reduction. Other
eco-efforts include fluorescent light bulbs, tubular
skylights that provide healthy, natural light, and
outside, a solar-powered motion detector and
Malibu lights. A 2 kw PV array, compliments of LADWP,
adorns the south-facing
roof. Indoor air quality is improved with non-toxic
cleaning products and
air-cleansing houseplants. Construction materials,
household products and the
creative interior design are all Earth-friendly. The
native plant and organic gardens
extend the commitment to sustainability to every square
foot of this site.
Homeowner Ellen Mackey has plenty of information to share.
Directions: From the 5 Freeway south, exit Sunland. You
are on Roscoe Blvd. at exit.
Go left on Roscoe – it crosses Glenoaks Blvd. Stay on
Roscoe, right on Valecrest.
From 5 north, exit Glenoaks Blvd, right on Glenoaks,
immediate left on Roscoe, right
on Valecrest. Please, also refer to a Thomas Guide or
other map.
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