The Seattle Street of Dreams isn’t exactly known for being green. But this year’s show, featuring five luxury homes in the new Quinn’s Crossing development in rural Snohomish, is definitely going in a more eco-friendly direction.
Instead of building up to 11,000-square-foot mega mansions, builders have created 4,200- to 4,750-square-foot homes using more eco-friendly building practices and greener materials. Each is expected to receive a minimum 3-star rating from the local Built Green program.
With an estimated 80,000 showgoers expected during the show’s month-long run, that’s a lot of eyes on the latest in eco-friendly options.
Show organizers say two of the homes are set to earn 3-star ratings (La Belle Fleur and the Greenleaf Retreat); two are aiming for 4-star ratings (Copper Falls and Tamarack) and one is hoping for the highest-possible 5-star rating (The Urban Lodge). Builders can earn 1-, 2- and 3-star ratings by using a voluntary checklist, but 4- and 5-star ratings require third-party verification.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Aug. 19. Tickets are $18. See www.seattlestreetofdreams.com for details. Watch this space in the coming days for green product highlights and for the final Built Green certification results. If you’re already been to the tour, let me know what green elements you liked most and least about the show.
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