2010 Tour of Green Homes

Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County P.O. Box 176, Goleta, CA 93116 (805) 692-2226

Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is an independent, locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our mission is to build homes for low-income families. Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 350,000 homes in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent, and affordable shelter for more than one million people. Please visit our website for details on our current local projects. www.sbhabitat.org

Important information:

Admission is by confirmation card only. Please present your confirmation card at the site designated on your card to receive a tour brocure describing each home and giving its location.

Unfortunately, as these are private homes, there is no provision for disabled access. No pets or children under age 7 are permitted on the tour. Regular tour partons will be addmiteed from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m the day of the Tour.

Volunteers:

Volunteers are essential to the Tour. Check our Volunteer page at www.sbhatibat.org to volunteer for one tour shift and earn a free tour ticket! Call our volunteer coordinator for more details 692-2226.

Saturday

October 9, 2010

10:00am - 4:00pm

The 2010 Tour of Green Homes will showcasethe latest in green building techniques and materials used at sixhomes in Santa Barbara and Montecito as well as the Habitat San Pascual affordable housing site.

Montecito green remodel

Montecito tea fire green rebuild

Goleta sustainable garden

Hope Ranch sustainable garden with food forest

Mission Canyon green and fire-resistant rebuild

Downtonw Santa Barbara Victorian remodel

If you have a passion for affordable housing, a passion for green building and the environment, or a passion for gardening, there is something for you at this event. Tour patrons will enjoy a wide range of home styles from modest to grand, from contemporary to craftsman.

Regular self-guided tour - $25

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Learn how to incorporate green design into your home
Talk to designers and vendors of green building materials
See how green building techniques can be affordable
View homes in Montecito and Santa Barbara
Tour the Habitat Build Site

VIP guided tour - $125
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Transportation provided in Airbus type comfort
Boxed lunch provided by Whole Foods Market
Professional presentations en route
Post-tour private reception