ECO-HOME NETWORK Seeks Earth-Friendly Homes for Tour

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson]

http://www.ecohome.org/98_tour.htm

The Homes for the Future tour has been post-poned until October, 2000
All across Southern California!   
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The Homes for the Future: A Tour of Sustainable Living  in Southern California
626-794-5798

Eco-Home™ Network
4344 Russell Avenue
LA, CA 90027
Phone: 1-213-662-5207
Fax: 1-213-662-4744
<mailto:ecohome at pacbell.net?subject=Eco-Home Home Page>ecohome at pacbell.net 

The Following is an earlier press release from the ECO-HOME™ NETWORK regarding
homes for the tour.  If you are interested in having your home on the next
tour, you should read it:

ECO-HOME™ NETWORK Seeks Earth-Friendly Homes for Tour

<http://www.ecohome.org/98_tour.htmcore.html>Eco-Home™ Network is currently
seeking homes to participate in The Homes for the Future: A Tour of
Sustainable
Living in Southern California will be held in October, 2000.

Homes throughout Southern California are sought which incorporate features of
sustainability such as the use of non-toxic, alternative or recycled building
materials; greywater and other water conservation systems; drought tolerant
landscaping, organic gardening and composting; and energy conservation and
energy generation using alternative systems. Participants will be asked to
open
their homes to the public, share their experiences, and demonstrate the
principles of sustainable lifestyles.

The Homes for the Future Tour is affiliated with The National Tour of Solar
Homes, a program of the American Solar Energy Society. Eco-Home™ Network,
which
offers year-round tours of its own sustainable demonstration site in Los
Angeles, is coordinating the Southern California Tour for the third year. Home
owners interested in being part of the Homes for the Future Tour should
contact
Janet Aniline, Tour Coordinator for Eco-Home™ Network, at (626)794-5798.

HOMES FOR THE FUTURE: A Tour of Sustainable Living in Southern California*

October, 2000 

Underground homes...Homes made of strawbales, sandbags, clay, and recycled
materials...Homes that rely on the sun for energy, heat, and light. Is this a
flashback to the past...Or are these HOMES FOR THE FUTURE? You decide...

ECO-HOME™ NETWORK, an organization dedicated to creating a more sustainable
future–starting in our own homes, backyards and communities, will host the
Homes for the Future Tour on March 25 and 26, from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Thirty
inspiring homes and gardens that illustrate the diversity, artistry,
cost-saving and health aspects of an environmentally conscious way of life are
showcased on this self-guided Tour. Homes from Santa Barbara to San Diego will
include these features: design elements: passive solar orientation,
integration
with the natural landscape alternative materials for structures and
furnishings
sun powered systems that produce hot water and electricity solar radiant
heating and cooling resource efficient appliances and equipment drought
tolerant landscaping and organic gardening water conservation methods,
including graywater systems waste reduction through recycling and composting
non-toxic products that reduce hazardous waste and keep our air and water
clean
alternative-fueled vehicles and more!

Experience first-hand the unique environment of a sustainable home and meet
resourceful people who are creating a more healthful way to inhabit the
planet.
Homeowners, architects, environmental consultants and ECO-HOME™ volunteers
will
be available to answer your questions. Suggested contribution for the Tour is
$10 per adult per day and may be applied towards ECO-HOME™ NETWORK’s
membership
fee of $25.

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to the Homes for the Future Tour on
Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26. Call (626)794-5798 or e-mail:
<mailto:ecohome at pacbell.net?subject=Homes for the future
tour>ecohome at pacbell.net

* The Homes for the Future Tour is a program of ECO-HOME™ NETWORK, a nonprofit
(501-c-3) organization. The Southern California tour is held in conjunction
with American Solar Energy Society’s National Tour of Solar Homes. 







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