Today, the couple and their family live in the first home in Solana Beach to receive a Green Point Rating from Build It Green, a nonprofit organization similar to LEED that evaluates a building’s green features. With large windows capturing views of the lagoon, the home is nestled into the land and surrounded by native landscape. Greenfiber recycled and fireproof materials insulate the building. Inside, the kids can skateboard on flooring by Indo Teak, an FSC-approved company that salvages wood from Indonesia. The kitchen features sustainable walnut veneer cabinetry, a recycled glass tile backsplash from Oceanside Glass, energy-efficient appliances and countertops of Squak Mountain Stone, a fibrous-cement material comprised of recycled paper, recycled glass and low-carbon cement.
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Green Real Estate Appraiser 