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On Novemeber 15, 2007, the Green Top Cottage achieved the "Greentopia" award and the overall "Greenest Cottage" award by the Children's Volunteer Health Network.

"The green top cottage is the greenest of all, with the least impact on the environment in its overall construction and long-term use. The cottage features the most significant green elements, including the fact that almost all the materials besides plants and toys are re-used. The framing, exterior, dead head cypress decking, doors, canopy wires, even the paint are left over from other jobs or salvaged.  The green canopy provides needed shade and is made from leftover sail cloth, the intercom is re-used hose and milk jugs. And the green roof demonstrates an emerging trend that is new to the Gulf coast but is increasingly being seen in urban areas as a way to reduce stormwater runoff and energy use in buildings. Congratulations to the team that created the green top cottage—they’re the greenest of all."

GREEN TOP MATERIALS PROVIDED BY:
Artisan (recycled/salvaged)
Eastern Lake Nursery & Garden
Frank’s Cash & Carry
Garment Gear
Panhandle Bolt & Industrial Supply
South Bay Ace Hardware and Lumber
The Canvas Lady

GREEN TOP CONSTRUCTION SPACE PROVIDED BY:
The Neighborhood of Eden’s Landing

GREEN TOP TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY:
Thos. Stein, Inc.

GREEN TOP CRAFTSMANSHIP PROVIDED BY:
Artisan’s in-house Carpentry Crew
B & B Painting, Inc.
Cruit Construction, LLC
David T. Washburn Carpentry, LLC
Harold Walker Construction, LLC
Innovative Millwork, Inc.
Joel Kelly Construction, LLC
K.O.’d Construction, LLC
Melvin Foster Construction, LLC
Skinner’s Home Repair, LLC
Square Deal Painting, LLC

AND WHAT MAKES GREEN TOP GREEN?
Child-friendly solar cooker for sun-powered tea parties
Living green roof – makes oxygen, cleans air, insulates
Locally repurposed and salvaged materials
Low VOC paint – improves indoor air quality
Kid-powered entertainment – no electricity required
Passive cooling – shade, cross ventilation, hammocks, green roof