The Grow Community team would like to extend holiday gratitude to our extended family of residents, our construction crew, and our friends and neighbors of today and tomorrow. We say “ThanksGrowing” because that’s exactly what 2014 has meant for us: – Our first phase, the Village, has grown into a close-knit neighborhood with completion and […]
You may have noticed: it’s autumn. Lots of wind and rain, and with them a bit slower progress on the Grow phase 2 worksite. Not to worry, as we’ve built the challenges of the season into our schedule. And we’ve made good progress getting the site prepped, stockpiling dirt for later use and digging foundations […]
Ten projects. Ten slides. Ten minutes. And one goal: to honor the very best in sustainable construction — like Grow Community. We’re pleased to say that Grow is one of 10 projects asked to present at this year’s prestigious “Green Building Slam” at the University of Washington. Sponsored by the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, the rapid-fire […]
Grow is a runner-up in Solar Builder magazine’s 2014 Project of the Year contest in the roof-mount systems category. We earn a nice feature in the glossy magazine’s new issue, and you can read the story online here or scroll down. “We wanted to deliver a product that both was designed to be extremely energy […]
November 15th, 2014 5-10Pm UW’s Kane Hall Ten projects. Ten slides. Ten minutes. And one goal: to honor the very best in sustainable construction — like Grow Community. We’re pleased to say that Grow is one of 10 projects asked to present at this year’s prestigious “Green Building Slam” at the University of Washington. Sponsored […]
Whether you’re planting a garden or a new foundation, you have to dig in the dirt! With Grow Community phase 2 site work underway, excavators and earth movers are rolling to and fro to prepare the foundations for the Salal and Juniper. Dirt is being stockpiled on the south half of the property, soil that […]
Even as we slip into a lovely high autumn, we can still take a fond look back to Grow Community’s summer garden party. Residents of the Village celebrated the rich greenery and edible bounty found throughout the neighborhood with a festive and tasty afternoon get-together. Flowers in glorious bloom. Vegetables ripe and ready. And neighbors […]
When: Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 7-9pm Where: Phinney Neighborhood Association, lower brick building Link: http://www.ecobuilding.org/events/net-zero-innovations Please join the Northwest Eco Building Guild Wednesday October 22nd, 2014 for a session focused on the innovations to get us to net zero energy buildings. Speakers: Dan Whitmore – built Seattle’s first Passive House. He leads trainings on Passive House […]
October 10th 2014, The Impact Hub in Pioneer Square, Seattle Hi Friends/Colleagues, Some of you know about my volunteer involvement with the NW EcoBuilding Guild. I would like to share my excitement about this year’s upcoming main Regional event – a one-day conference at the Impact Hub in Pioneer Square. Some of you may have […]
Posted to BioRegional Blog September 26, 2014 Grow resident Ron Kaplan shares how self-sufficiency and community spirit have come together for a bumper harvest at Grow Community, as edibles sprout up in time for Local & Sustainable Food month. Edibles in the new Bainbridge Island neighborhood are sprouting up in time for Local and Sustainable Food […]
Grow Community is an urban Net Zero neighborhood on Bainbridge Island, just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. With beautifully designed solar-powered homes, shared community gardens and clean transportation options, Grow allows all generations to enjoy a high-quality and healthy lifestyle.
