The document discusses practical and budget-friendly approaches to green home design that improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality without sacrificing aesthetics. It highlights the importance of utilizing sustainable materials, conservation techniques, and tax credits for eco-friendly upgrades, while detailing a specific renovation project using salvaged and recycled materials. The content encourages homeowners to adopt energy-efficient measures and provides resources for further assistance in green renovation efforts.

1. Going Green Without the Greenbacks ELEANOR OLSEN, AKBD TOTAL SPACES DESIGN PRESENTS PROUD MEMBER OF

2. Going Green without the Greenbacks SAVING A HOME AND SAVING THE PLANET STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN A HOMEOWNER’S BUDGET AND Green Options

3. GREEN DESIGN Minimizes its impact on the environment through conservation of energy, water, and other resources, while contributing to the health of its occupants without compromising the aesthetic design. Approach a green project with a holistic view that sense and cents see the HOUSE AS A SYSTEM FOR health and sustainability

4. ENERGY EFFICIENT HEALTHY AIR QUALITY SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MINIMAL LANDFILL WASTE NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMPONENTS OF GREEN DESIGN

5. Simple steps go a long way toward improving indoor air quality, lowering pollution levels, reducing landfill waste, and saving energy. Contrary to popular belief, these steps don't have to be expensive. Many even generate an investment return greater than the monetary value spent on the project.

6. EXAMPLE PROJECT BEFORE TEAR DOWN OR RESCUE

7. NORTH SIDE SOUTHEAST CORNER BEFORE

8. windows before JALOUSIE AND LOUVER WINDOWS

9. KITCHEN BEFORE

10. LIVING DINING BEFORE

11. BEDROOMS BEFORE

12. BATHROOM BEFORE

13. DECISIONS BEFORE TEAR OUT BEGINS SELECT TEAM DESIGN BUDGET WHAT TO REUSE WHAT TO RECYCLE SCHEDULE OF WORK

14. EXISTING FLOOR PLAN EXISTING PLAN

15. FUTURE PHASE STUDY Thinking about future additions now will help with overall plan

16. START WITH A GOOD DESIGN CHAMPAGNE TASTE AND A BEER BUDGET DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT Master plan

17. Know what will fit before you plunge into the salvage yards 750 sq. ft

18. The Treasure Hunt BEGINS NEW WINDOW BUDGET $1,500 FOR VINYL 3 FIBERGLASS CLAD WOOD THERMOPANE WINDOWS WITH PRAIRIE STYLE FULL DIVIDED LIGHTS AND 1 VINYL SLIDER FOR $845 AT SECOND USE INCREASES ENERGY EFFICIENCY Gained Egress in Bedrooms SAVES LAND FILLS VERY HIGH END GREAT CURB APPEAL INCREASES THE VALUE OF THE HOUSE

19. Insulate and Seal to Improve Energy Efficiency Add insulation to block heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer R-38 IS RECOMMEMDED FOR ATTICS WHICH WOULD BE ABOUT 10-14” CHECK WITH PSE OR YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY REGARDING REBATES FOR INSULATION Seal air leaks throughout to block drafts, insects and critters

20. TEAR OUT REVEALS NO INSULATION and unsealed gaps An Easy SOLUTION TO GAINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS TO ADD INSULATION Some Insulation was in the CEILING AND FLOORS BUT None in THE WALLS Time to correct Under-structured construction that is common in Post WW2 housing due to shortages of material at the time

21. INSULATED BEDROOM A BEAUTIFUL SITE KNOWING THE OCCUPANTS WILL BE WARM IN THE WINTER AND COOL IN THE SUMMER

22. Energy star.gov has aids to help you show you where common leaks occur, like this illustration from an EPA pamphlet SEALING BENEFITS lower utility bills reduces noise pollution reduces pollen and dust Keeps out insects and critters

23. EXTERIOR MATERIALS FIBER CEMENT SIDING - CRAIGSLIST $260 HIGH END EXTERIOR PAINT GREEN 7 GAL.- CRAIGSLIST $30 CORNER BOARDS AND TRIM - Contractor Boneyards OUTDOOR LIGHTING - SEATTLE LIGHTING WAREHOUSE SALE New Screened Louvered Vents in gable ends replace the row of drilled holes previously not serving very well in venting the attic

24. SIDING INSTALLED BY HOME OWNER

25. EXTERIOR AFTER

26. BATHROOM MATERIALS VANITY - SECOND USE LO-FLUSH WATER CLOSET - EARTHWISE SKYLIGHT - SECOND USE SCONCES - SECOND USE FLOOR TILE - CRAIGSLIST MEDICINE CABINET - REFURBISHED AND REUSED WALL TILE - HABITAT’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE COUNTERTOP TILE - CONTRACTORS BONEYARD TUB AND SINK WITH FAUCET - SALVAGE FROM Builder FRIEND LOW SONE EXHAUST VENT/LIGHT COMBO - BIG BOX STORE

27. SKYLIGHT BATHROOM SKYLIGHT FROM SECOND USE ALLOWS FOR DAY LIGHTING WHICH SAVES ENERGY OPERABLE VENT TO LET HEAT ESCAPE IN THE SUMMER, KEEPING HOUSE COOLER

28. BATHROOM AFTER

29. KITCHEN MATERIALS OVER SINK FLOURESCENT LIGHTING - SECOND USE CABINETS - SALVAGED HOME SHOW DISPLAY & SECOND USE 1 CABINET - FROM ORIGINAL KITCHEN LESS THE DOORS COUNTERTOPS - CONCRETE LIQUID STONE WASHER/DRYER CABINET - THIS AND THAT REFRIGERATOR - NEW ENERGY STAR CLOSEOUT SALE DISHWASHER - RECYCLED FROM ANOTHER REMODEL PROJECT RANGE - CLIENTS OWN - SWITCHING TO STAINLESS IN FUTURE HIGH END SINK AND FAUCET - CONTRACTOR’S BONEYARD RANGE HOOD - DISCONTINUED CLOSEOUT BACKSPLASH TILE - BEDROCK RECYCLED GLASS WASHER DRYER - CLIENTS OWN ENERGY EFFICIENT MICROWAVE - CLIENTS OWN 1/2 SIZE MICROWAVE BUTCHER BLOCK SCRAP - CRAIGSLIST

30. KITCHEN AFTER

31. COUNTER / BACKSPLASH LIQUID STONE COUNTERTOP RECYCLED GLASS TILES Crackle Finished hand rubbed cabinetry

32. LAUNDRY CABINET STACKED WASHER DRYER SAVES ENERGY, WATER AND SPACE

33. Master Bedroom Text PAINT MIS-MIXED SECRETARY - CRAIGSLIST CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE WINDOW SHADE - DESIGNER SURPLUS FABRIC

34. second bedroom PAINT - MIS-MIXED $5 DESK - CRAIGSLIST $0 WINDOW TREATMENT - FAMILY TRUNK & BED - CLIENT’S OWN DISPLAY CASE & ART - DESIGN CONSIGN CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE

35. INTERIOR DOORS FRENCH DOORS - EARTHWISE INTERIOR DOORS - SECOND USE

36. Exterior Doors FRONT ENTRY DOOR - SECOND USE KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR - SECOND USE FRENCH DOORS - EARTHWISE

37. HEATING AND LIGHTING ELECTRIC ZONE HEATERS WITH INDIVIDUAL BACK-SET THERMOSTATS BEDROOM CEILING FIXTURES - ENTRY HALL LIGHT - BIG BOX BUILDER CENTER CARPET - SURPLUS FROM COMMERCIAL JOB CHANDELIER SHADES - BIG LOTS CHANDELIER - FAMILY SALVAGE ATTIC ACCESS FOLD DOWN LADDER- CRAIGSLIST

38. SOFA -CHILDRENS HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP DINING TABLE - CRAIGSLIST DINING CHAIRS - DESIGN CONSIGN TABLE SETTING - MARSHALLS LAMPS - BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY WINDOW CURTAIN - DESIGNER SURPLUS ARMOIRE - CRAIGSLIST FURNISHINGS

39. living dining room

40. The perfect scale of armoire at only 66” high to store video, audio equipment and games

41. GREEN SOURCE LIST 21 South Nevada St., Seattle, Wash., 98134 http://www.seattlehabitatoutlet.org/ Habitat Home Improvement Store SOURCE WEBSITE ADDRESS SECOND USE www.seconduse.com 7953 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 EARTHWISE www.earthwise-salvage.com 3447- 4th AVE. S. , STE. E, Seattle, WA 98134 RE STORE www.re-store.org/ballard 1440 N W 52nd ST, Seattle, WA 98107 CRAIG’S LIST www.craigslist.org DALY’S www.dalyspaint.com 3525 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 SEATTLE PAINT www.seattlepaint.com 5 LOCATIONS SHORELINE TO TACOMA CONSIGN DESIGN www.consigndesign.us 1630 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 BEDROCK INDUSTRIES www.bedrockindustries.com 1401 W. Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119

42. ADDITIONAL RESOURSES CONTRACTOR BONEYARDS GARAGE SALES THRIFT STORES CONSIGNMENT SHOPS DISTRIBUTOR CLOSEOUTS SCRATCH AND DENT SALES CREATIVE RE-PURPOSING SURPLUS SALES Stock window treatments

43. Although many tax credits ended in Dec of 2010, there are still Residential tax credits available for Geothermal, Solar Systems and Small Wind turbines and fuel cells until 2016. Local Energy Companies, like Puget Sound Energy, have several rebate programs. Look for details on insulation and Energy Star Appliances Visit www. energystar . gov

44. Additional Tax Credits for New and Existing Homes Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for: * Geothermal Heat Pumps * Solar Panels * Solar Water Heaters * Small Wind Energy Systems * Fuel Cells

45. appliance Rebates ASK YOUR APPLIANCE SALES PERSON WHAT IS AVAILABLE USUALLY $50-$200 Rebates central air conditioners heat pumps (air source and geothermal) boilers furnaces (oil and gas) room air conditioners clothes washers dishwashers refrigerators/freezers water heaters Data of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency http://www.dsireusa.org/

46. ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADD INSULATION Seal air gaps INSTALL THERMOPANE WINDOWS INSTALL DIMMER SWITCHES INSTALL ZONE HEATERS WITH backset THERMOSTATS USE ENERGY STAR WASHER AND DRYER Use energy efficient Refrigerator with sufficient air space to let the coils breath and run efficiently fluorescent fixtures

47. AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS VENTILATION IN BATH AND KITCHEN VAPOR BARRIER IN CRAWL SPACE CLEAR DEBRIS AROUND CRAWL SPACE VENTS INSTALL GABEL END VENTS IN ATTIC SPACE

48. NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND REDUCED LANDFILL MANY RECYCLED MATERIALS WENT INTO our example project THAT SAVED MONEY AND SAVED OUR LANDFILLS MATERIALS REMOVED WERE RECYCLED WHERE APPROPRIATE CONCRETE COUNTER TOPS Aerators and flow restrictors used in faucets and showers Lo Flow Toilet installed Used lowest water usage available Front load Washer

49. Value of Property Purchased for $246,500 Improvement cost $32,000 Approx. Value Today $320,000 Increase in Value $73,500 Net Increase $41,500 to $51,000 Possible Tax Credit and Rebate qualifications 30% tax credit on insulation and windows up to $1,500. Rebate on Refrigerator, Washer $$ for Recyling Old Refrigerator

50. Some recent treasures waiting to be repurposed

51. Waiting for repurposing in your new bath

52. The Favorite Teal Blue AGA Natural Gas $5295.

53. Sunday January 30 10am-4pm tell your friends who missed us this weekend to look for Total Spaces Design at the Phinney Neighborhood Center Home Design and Remodel Fair

54. Simple things You can do to save the planet Install dimmer switches Turn the water off when brushing your teeth Install new AK Shower Head Do more laundry in cold water Look at LED lights for new lighting purchases Install shutters or honey comb blinds to increase the R- Value Recycle your next remodeling tear out