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but it can help you buy a home that feels good, works better, and is a little kinder to the planet.🏡 Your dream green home might be closer than you think, from energy-efficient features to healthier materials and smarter home choices. Ready to make your next move a little greener? 💚 Book a consultation with me and let’s talk about what your dream green home could look like. . #GreenRealtor #GreenHome #californiahomeowner #californiarealtors #SustainableHome

Buying into co-housing looks nothing like a typical home purchase. Hoa of Corvidae Co-op in Seattle talked with the developer, met future neighbors, toured the units, and chose between a fully self-contained home and a smaller one with shared kitchen and laundry. Would you want to meet your neighbors before you buy? Full conversation on @homegreenhomes

In this conversation, Hoa shares her journey of finding and living in a cohousing community, Corvidae Co-op, highlighting the importance of community, sustainability, and the unique living experience it offers. The discussion delves into the motivations behind choosing cohousing, the features of the community, and the dynamics of living closely with neighbors — from shared kitchens and community dinners to the resale process and the emotional work that healthy community living requires. *Takeaways* * Cohousing fosters deeper, more intergenerational connections than a typical neighborhood * Sustainability was a priority, but community was the primary driver * Green features — solar, EV charging, all-electric, heat pumps — came built-in, not bolted on later * Resale follows a structured process: first right of refusal to the seller’s pick, then the community, then the open market * Community building takes real emotional work — conflict included — but that’s part of the benefit, not separate from it Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Co-op Living * 02:54 Motivations for Choosing Co-housing * 05:36 The Unique Process of Co-housing * 08:43 Exploring Covidae Co-op Community * 11:56 Living in a Sustainable Environment * 14:54 Challenges and Rewards of Community Living * 16:03 Building Relationships in Co-Housing * 17:11 Resale Processes and Community Dynamics * 19:24 Evolving Community Structures * 20:43 The Concept of Green Life Score * 22:14 Environmental Consciousness in Co-Housing * 24:17 Future Aspirations for Co-Housing * 26:41 Creating a Legacy in Community Living * 27:49 Exploring Airbnb and Community Engagement *Links:* * Corvidae Co-op: https://www.frolic.community/projects/corvidae-co-op * Frolic Community: https://www.frolic.community/ * Green Canopy NODE: https://www.greencanopynode.com/ * National Cohousing Alliance: https://cohousingalliance.org/ * Contact Corvidae: mailto:corvidaecoop@gmail.com * Airbnb listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1700531767098645183?source_impression_id=p3_1792107290_P365hCLTu7ynVGS6 * Contact:_ _https://corvidaecoop@gmail.com

It ends here, in a mountain of garbage nobody wanted, sitting in a landfill for decades. Every trend cycle, every haul, every "I'll wear it once" adds to this pile. Before you hit "add to cart" next time, ask yourself: will I still love this in 30 wears? Buy less. Choose well. Wear it on repeat. 🌍 . #fastfashion #sustainability #consciousconsumer #buylessbuywell #fashionwaste

Buying a home with no open house and no bidding war? 🏡 Hoa explains how buying into Corvidae Co-op in Seattle worked: she met the developer and future neighbors first, then chose between a fully self-contained unit or a smaller one with shared kitchen and laundry. Full episode: “Is This a Commune?” Life Inside a Sustainable Co-Housing Community on October 21! (@homegreenhomes) #cohousing #homebuying #realestate #sustainableliving #HomeGreenHomes #shorts

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Health On Planet Earth — David Gottfried (co-founder, USGBC) breaks down the equation at the center of his new book, Regen360. His test for any home you build, buy, or flip: does it accelerate hope? If not, it's not worth what you're asking. 🎧 Full episode with David Gottfried on @homegreenhomes #GreenHomes #Shorts #Sustainability #RealEstate @davidgottfried9610 #Regen360

Discover how to build an energy-efficient forever home! In this video, Bill Spohn shares his journey of creating a net-zero energy house using innovative techniques and sustainable practices. Key takeaways: * Learn about the concept of passive house and how it influenced Bill's design. * Discover the importance of air sealing and energy-efficient windows. * Understand the challenges faced during construction and how they were overcome. * Explore the benefits of using solar energy and achieving net-zero status. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Bill's background and motivation 02:06 The concept of passive house 03:04 Designing for energy efficiency 04:51 Achieving airtightness 06:17 Ventilation solutions 10:29 Challenges in construction 12:53 Achieving net-zero energy 17:07 Living in the home 20:16 Tips for building energy-efficient homes What's your biggest challenge with building an energy-efficient home? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more insights on sustainable living and home efficiency! #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableLiving #NetZero

You don't have to fix everything at once. Bill Spohn on why home upgrades should be tackled in order of importance — and why the ones you make are permanent. Full episode of Home Green Homes in the link 👆#NetZeroHome #PassiveHouse #PrettyGoodHouse

People think buying or building a green home is expensive and complicated. They’re wrong. You just haven’t had the right person walk you through it yet. That’s where I come in. Message me, and let’s make it simple. . #GreenHome #SustainableLiving #HomeBuilding #CaliforniaHomeOwner #GreenRealtor

David Gottfried gets real about the climate math that keeps him up at night — and what it means to be a parent watching the clock. "I have a kid. She's gonna have kids someday. What are we handing off?" 🎧 Full episode with David Gottfried on @homegreenhomes. #HomeGreenHomes #ClimateAction #DavidGottfried #Legacy #GreenHomes One flag before you post: his line about a country having "erased the signature" on the Paris Agreement references a real, contested policy action (the US withdrawal). Since it's his direct quote, you're fine using it verbatim as-is — just know it may draw political comments given the current climate. If you'd rather sidestep that entirely for this particular short, you could trim the clip to start at "I have a kid..." and drop the Paris Agreement line — same emotional core, less potential for the comments section to derail into policy debate. Your call depending on how much you want this account to wade into that terrain.

We've all thought it. It's easier. It's faster. It feels normal. But here's what that mindset actually leaves behind. 👇 This is where "just replace it" ends up — mountains of appliances, furniture, and materials that still had life left in them. Multiply that one decision by millions of households, and you get landfills growing faster than we can manage them. Next time something breaks, pause before you toss it. Ask: can this be fixed? Repurposed? Given a second life? Small choices, repeated by enough people, change the picture. 🌎 . #SustainableHomeowner #RepairDontReplace #GreenRealEstate #CaliforniaGreenHomes #Sustainability

David Gottfried — often called the godfather of the green building movement — co-founded the U.S. Green Building Council in 1993 and the World Green Building Council in 1998. He's the author of four books, including his newest, Regen360, and he joins the show to talk about something more personal than LEED scorecards: what it actually took to green his own homes, and what he wishes more buyers, sellers, and flippers understood. We talk about the 1930s Craftsman kit home in Berkeley he renovated into one of the highest-scoring LEED Platinum homes in the world — the rainwater-fed toilet that ran dry mid-dinner-party, the graywater pump he had to relocate out from under the master bedroom, and the acoustics mistake that eventually pushed him to sell. We get into why that house didn't sell for the premium he expected, what he did differently in the homes that came after, and his direct response to investors who tell him going green adds "50% more" to a renovation budget. David also unpacks the equation at the center of his new book: HOPE — Health On Planet Earth — and why he believes a home that doesn't "accelerate hope" simply isn't worth as much, no matter what the flipper is asking. In this episode: * The pivot from real estate developer to founder of the green building movement * Inside the Berkeley Craftsman renovation — the wins, the mishaps, and the acoustics regret * Why the house didn't get the resale premium he expected, and what that taught him * Debunking the "50% more expensive" myth flippers use to avoid going green * What role certifications like LEED actually play in home value * The HOPE equation — Health On Planet Earth — and what it means for the home you're buying or selling * His message to the next generation inheriting what we've built What's your biggest challenge with sustainable living? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more insights on green building and sustainability! #GreenBuilding #Sustainability #ClimateAction

"It's the homeowner who should care." 🏡 David Gottfried (co-founder, USGBC) on what buyers should actually be demanding — efficient, healthy, solar, heat pump, daylighting, thermal comfort. If you're not asking for it, no one's going to build it in for free. 🎧 Full episode with David Gottfried live on the channel #HomeGreenHomes #GreenHomes #SustainableLiving #HomeBuyingTips #DavidGottfried

Real answers from a real person — not a chatbot. Albert Slap (http://RiskFootprint.com) on getting a $200 home risk report and talking it through with an actual risk advisor. 🏠📞 Full episode on Home Green Homes (https://www.youtube.com/@homegreenhomes/videos) #HomeGreenHomes #RealEstate #ClimateRisk #HomeBuyingTips

Very soon, you’ll open the door to your dream green home. 🌿✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​And in that moment, everything will feel aligned.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The patience.​​​​​​​​​The discipline.​​​​​​​​​The quiet faith in the process.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It was never just about finding a home; it was about finding the right one for your lifestyle, your health, and your future.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​🏡 Let’s create a plan to get you there.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Book a consultation with me today.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​#dreamhome #losangeleshomeowner #homegreenhomes #californialiving #californiagreenhouses

"Not in a flood zone" doesn't mean "not at risk." Albert Slap (http://RiskFootprint.com) on how 120,000 Houston homes flooded during Hurricane Harvey — outside the FEMA flood zone. The maps don't account for heavy rainfall. 🌧️🏠 Full episode on Home Green Homes (https://www.youtube.com/@homegreenhomes/videos #HomeGreenHomes #RealEstate #ClimateRisk #HurricaneHarvey

Sustainability alone won't protect your home from Mother Nature. In this episode, Izumi Tanaka talks with Albert Slap — environmental attorney turned founder of http://RiskFootprint.com — about why resilience and sustainability are two sides of the same coin. Albert breaks down why FEMA flood maps miss huge amounts of real flood risk (120,000 homes flooded outside the FEMA zone during Hurricane Harvey), why he pays $5,000/year just for hurricane wind coverage on his own home, and how a $5,000 roof-to-wall tie-down saved him from a $30,000 re-roof — and actually lowered his risk. We also get into wildfire vegetation management, the 34+ natural hazards RiskFootprint evaluates property-by-property, and why "caveat emptor" due diligence should start well before you sign an agreement of sale. Whether you're buying, selling, or staying put, this episode is a reminder that a green home and a resilient home are the same goal. 🔗 Learn more: https://riskfootprint.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: sustainability + resilience, two sides of one coin 01:20 Albert's pivot from environmental law to RiskFootprint 02:59 What "caveat emptor" really means for buyers 05:32 Why FEMA flood maps don't capture rainfall flooding 07:19 Albert's own $5,000/year hurricane wind insurance bill 12:10 The roof-to-wall tie-down that saved $25K 16:54 How RiskFootprint evaluates 34+ natural hazards by address 23:39 Who actually uses RiskFootprint: buyers, realtors, lenders 28:16 Disclosure laws: Hawaii, Florida, Colorado and beyond 29:04 Climate trends vs. day-to-day natural hazard risk 34:25 Where to find http://RiskFootprint.com Home Green Homes is a podcast about the people building — and buying — greener, more resilient homes. #HomeGreenHomes #GreenBuilding #ClimateResilience #RealEstate #SustainableLiving

A great kitchen won't stop a flood. A man cave won't stop a wildfire. Albert Slap (http://RiskFootprint.com) on why you need to know your home's real risks before you fall in love with it. 🏠⚠️ Full episode on Home Green Homes 🔗 (https://www.youtube.com/@homegreenhomes) #HomeGreenHomes #RealEstate #ClimateRisk #HomeBuyingTips

Architect Anne Cotter wanted induction — but her 1963 building ran on gas. So she hired an electrical engineer, audited her unit's power loads, and discovered something surprising: we actually use less electricity today than buildings did 60 years ago. LEDs changed everything. The result? A fully electric unit in an existing building — and a blueprint for how it can be done. Watch the full episode: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-UMmW-s1KA]

As a green realtor, I help people find homes that aren’t just beautiful, but healthier, smarter, and built for the future.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you’re thinking about buying or upgrading to a more sustainable lifestyle, let’s talk.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Link in bio to book!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​#GreenRealtor #GreenHomes #CaliforniaRealEstate #EcoLiving #CaliforniaHomeOwner

From all-electric code requirements to circular economy thinking — architect Anne Cotter breaks down why California is setting the standard for healthy, sustainable building. Tiny homes, ADUs, clean materials, social justice in manufacturing — it's all connected. Watch the full episode: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-UMmW-s1KA&feature=youtu.be]

Sometimes it’s:​​​​​​​​​repairing instead of replacing,​​​​​​​​​refinishing instead of throwing away,​​​​​​​​​or improving efficiency before renovating everything.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A lot of waste comes from perfectly usable things being discarded too quickly.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Homes age better when they’re cared for intentionally.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What’s something in your home you repaired instead of replacing?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​#SustainableHome #GreenLiving #MindfulHomeownership #EcoFriendlyLiving #CaliforniaHomes

TRANSFORMING A BUILDING: ANNE COTTER’S JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING IN SANTA MONICA Get inspired by Anne Cotter, an architect with a passion for sustainability, as she takes us through her bold journey of transforming a 1960s condo into a healthy, eco-friendly haven. Her story? Authentic, powerful, and a blueprint for anyone dreaming of green http://living.In this episode: * Anne’s personal connection to nature and how it influences her work * The process of purchasing and gut-renovating a Santa Monica condo * How she navigated HOA, building permits, and electrical upgrades * Creating a unit that responds to and reflects the natural environment * The importance of healthy, non-toxic materials and sustainable waste management * The challenges and triumphs of integrating modern, green technology in an old building * Her insights on the future of sustainable residential design and community engagement Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Anne’s background and passion for sustainability 00:30 - The location and initial thoughts on the condo building 01:45 - The process of purchasing and the intrigue of the unit’s view 03:00 - The renovations: from gut renovation to eco-friendly features 04:15 - Managing permits, HOA approvals, and electrical upgrades 05:30 - Designing a space that celebrates nature: layout and material choices 07:20 - Selecting healthy materials: cork flooring, zero VOC paint, and tile reuse 08:55 - Balancing modern appliances with sustainability: induction cooktop and energy efficiency 10:15 - Overcoming electrical panel challenges and staying within code 11:25 - Key sustainable features: insulation, natural ventilation, and passive cooling 12:50 - The role of community and neighbors in green initiatives 14:00 - Future trends: all-electric buildings and circular economy in residential design 15:20 - Anne’s advice for others looking to embrace sustainable living 16:10 - The benefits of natural cross ventilation and minimal energy use 17:00 - The impact of California’s leadership in green building practices 18:00 - Final thoughts: the importance of conscious living and community engagementResources & Links: * https://usgbc.org/ * https://www.example.com/cork-flooring * https://www.valspar.com/ * https://www.smgov.net/departments/building * https://linkedin.com/in/annecotter Connect with Anne: * https://linkedin.com/in/annecotter * https://twitter.com/annecotter Final note: Anne’s story is more than renovation — it’s a movement toward aligning our homes with the planet. Her journey proves that sustainability starts with a conscious choice and a bold vision. Are you ready to make that leap?

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Fortified Standards — have you heard of them? Mary Love says this resilience-focused building framework is one of the most underused marketing tools in real estate rehab today. And some insurance companies are already offering major discounts for it. 🏠 Full episode: Eco-Flip Playbook with Mary Love | Home Green Homes

Most people talk about how a green home looks.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​But after 6 months living in one, it feels different.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The air feels lighter. The home is quieter. The light feels more natural. And you stop worrying about things like energy use all the time.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​It just becomes your normal.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A green home doesn’t only change the space—it changes how you live in it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like… this is it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​#greenhome #homegreenhomes #izumitanaka #californiahomeowner #greenrealtor

Before anything else — insulation and air sealing. Mary Love says it's the first thing she looks at in every rental rehab, and it doesn't even require tearing down walls. Simple, affordable, and impactful. 🏠 Full episode: Eco-Flip Playbook with Mary Love | Home Green Homes

Spent an awesome evening with my friend Zan, a powerhouse publicist and eco-activist! 🌱 She whipped up some delicious quinoa and salmon on her new induction stove—powered by solar panels! Talk about sustainable living! Let's keep pushing for a greener future! #EcoFriendly #EcoConscious #greenliving #inductionstove #decarbonization

What does it actually look like to flip a house the green way — and make the numbers work? In this episode, Izumi sits down with Mary Love, a North Carolina-based green realtor, building scientist, and project manager who has been doing eco-conscious real estate investment long before "green homes" was a mainstream term. Mary shares hard-won lessons from decades of rehabbing and renting energy-efficient properties — from wrangling reluctant HVAC contractors to educating appraisers on the value of sustainable upgrades. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why insulation and air sealing are always the first priority — and how to do it without gutting the walls * How to use blower door and duct blaster tests to document before and after performance (and use it as a marketing tool) * What appraisers actually need to see to give green upgrades their proper value * How rebates and incentives can make eco-flipping cost-competitive with standard rehabs * Why the conversation has shifted from energy savings to safety and resilience — and what that means for investors * The "Fortified Standards" framework for disaster-resilient construction * Mary's motto: "A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing" Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting to think about greener rehabs, Mary's practical, no-nonsense approach will show you that eco-flipping isn't just good for the planet — it's a smart business model. 📬 Connect with Mary Love: mailto:mary@lovethegreen.org | http://lovethegreen.org