Posts Tagged ‘Green Living’

Book Release: PreFabulous and Sustainable
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

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The Ray Kappe LivingHome is making another debut in-print, thanks to author, Sheri Koones, in her upcoming book Prefabulous and Sustainable.  Showcased along with 24 other unique homes, Koones set-out to demystify any negative myths attributed to prefab, showing how factory-built homes are greener, more efficient, studier, and sometimes even more cost-effective than site-built homes.  The book itself is broken down into three different sections: Green, Greener, and Greenest.  We’re happy to be featured amongst the green of the green in the Greenest section.  Advance purchase of the book is available through Amazon in our online bookstore.
About the Author
Sheri Koones is a widely respected author who helps readers understand that getting the house of their dreams can be done in an ecologically responsible way. Her book, Prefabulous, explored the variety, beauty and eco-friendly benefits of prefab homes and recently won the prestigious Gold Award in the 2008 Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Awards from NAREE. Sheri is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, the Sustainable Building Industry Council, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Sheri is also a columnist for Home Resource Guide and a freelance writer and speaker. She lives in Connecticut.

The Ray Kappe LivingHome is making another debut in-print, thanks to author, Sheri Koones, in her upcoming book Prefabulous and Sustainable.  Showcased along with 24 other unique homes, Koones set-out to demystify any negative myths attributed to prefab, showing how factory-built homes are greener, more efficient, studier, and sometimes even more cost-effective than site-built homes.  The book itself is broken down into three different sections: Green, Greener, and Greenest.  We’re happy to be featured amongst the green of the green in the Greenest section.  Advance purchase of the book is available through Amazon in our online bookstore.

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NYC and Phildelphia Dates Added to Speaking Tour
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Steve Glenn, founder and CEO of LivingHomes, is at it again.   Dates have been added to his Nationwide tour! Please see updated schedule below.

The current schedule:

Apr 8 6:30 PM New York, NY Valcucine + Dom NY
Apr 12 7:00 PM Philadelphia, PA KieranTimberlake
Apr 13 6:30 PM New York, NY Columbia University – Avery Hall

To attend the event nearest you, please RSVP online. For more information or to request a speaking tour with Steve Glenn for your organization, please contact info@livinghomes.net.

Cellist, Peter Stumpf, Performing at Ray Kappe’s Roachdale LivingHome House
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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The Da Camera Society of Mount St. Mary’s College brings Ray Kappe’s Roachdale LivingHome to life with the acoustical styling of L.A. Philharmonic of cellist, Peter Stumpf. The solo cello program will feature twentieth-century masterworks by Dutilleux and Britten. Tickets for the two April 10th performances are available online now HERE.