View this email in your browser NW Green Home Tour - This Saturday in Seattle! When: Saturday, April 26, 11am - 5pm Where: 47 homes and commercial sites throughout the greater Seattle region Info and map: www.nwgreenhometour.org Tickets: Free event, no tickets required. Official tour program printed in Seattle Natural Awakenings magazine. Join us this Saturday for the fourth-annual Northwest Green Home Tour. Produced in partnership with Built Green, the tour is the Guild's biggest public event of the year. We've assembled a fantastic array of sustainably built and remodeled homes in all shades of green. There truly is something for everyone, from Passive Houses to net-zero-energy homes that also power cars, from co-housing to high-end custom design, as well as rainwater capture, healthy remodels, and so much more. Check out the sites Download the official program View the tour map Sign up for a volunteer shift Like us on Facebook Help spread the word Contact the organizers April education meeting Seattle Education Session: Heating systems for highly efficient homes When: April 23rd, 6:30 - 9pm Where: Phinney Neighborhood Association, lower brick building With Dan Wildenhaus of Fluid Market Strategies and Henry Odum of Ecotope We will explore the best avenues to create comfortable, efficient heating and cooling systems for highly efficient homes in the Pacific Northwest. Our presenters will provide education and inspiration during the evening's session. Come with your thoughts and questions about how to design, install and maintain heating and ventilation systems for highly efficient buildings and those moving towards zero-net energy. This is the fourth event in our popular education series, which provides the information and connections necessary to construct extremely green buildings. Come early for refreshments and networking at 6:30. The session will run from 7 - 9 pm. Each session has filled to capacity so RSVP soon. 2014 Green Pages campaign kick-off The Green Pages Directory, the Guild's signature member promotion and education outreach tool, is in its 21st year! Online and in 2014 BACK in Print! That's right, the Seattle Chapter is planning their newest edition, due Fall 2014 in Seattle Natural Awakenings October issue. Click here to see the 2012 edition. The Green Pages Directory is the premier green building resource for Puget Sound area residents looking for sustainable solutions. Builders, designers, suppliers, sustainable building advisors, technicians, specialists, service providers, all shades of green are welcome. NEW In 2014 - New listing options are available that make your business stand out, including the "Meet Me" Business Profile which allows more space to tell the story of your sustainable business. Buy Now - reserve your listing and advertising space and save! Limited Time Offer: Earth Day Discount. Orders completed on or before May 1st will receive: * 15% discount on ads, including the new "Meet Me" business profile. * 10% discount on listings and listing options, including creating your new exclusive category (contact GP Organizer for details). * Enter Discount Code "EarthDay" on your order form. You must be a current Seattle Chapter member to be listed in the Green Pages Directory; however, we are happy to accept ads from all non-member business partners. 15,000 copies of the 2014 Green Pages Directory will be distributed in Seattle & Eastside King County neighborhoods in the October Seattle Natural Awakenings issue to established locations where ecologically-minded consumers are looking for your sustainable business. Contact Green Pages organizers at 425-670-1342 or seattlegreenpages@ecobuilding.org. Welcome to our newest members! Jacklyn Thompson (RE/MAX NW) Don Roberts (DA Roberts LLC) Brian Onstot (Ballard Handyman) Thomas Griga David Taber (Neiman Taber Architects) Thank you for your support! Member Info & Guild Events Renew your membership online. Become a member online. Call for Volunteers! The Seattle Chapter has openings for a Steering Committee VP as well as a Membership Committee chair. If you are interested in volunteering for either of these positions please email Wayne. 10x10x10 Planning committee May 6 | 6:15 - 8pm Chaco Canyon, West Seattle Planning is underway! Come see how you can be involved in a variety of roles and opportunities. Contact Co-Chairs Laura Elfline and Sheena Hewett to learn more. Other Events GoGreen Conference Apr 29, 30 | 8am - 5pm The 5th annual GoGreen Conference in Seattle, Washington, is a one-day, interactive learning experience featuring tactical how-tos, a solutions-centered deep dive into new ways of thinking, and a showcase of regional business leaders and their success stories. With a distinct platform of bringing together leaders from across industries, the GoGreen Conference builds viable networks and cross-pollinates sustainability best practices throughout the regional business community. More Info Chris van Daalen, Education Coordinator NW EcoBuilding Guild 911 Adams St. SE Olympia (360) 789-9669 cvan@theverdantgroup.com education@ecobuilding.org Making it Easier to Build Green! www.CodeInnovations.org www.Vision2Action.us