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ON THE MARKET 15 CAMEL POINT | LAGUNA BEACH
LISTED BY JOHN STANALAND
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K nown for its stunning landscapes and year-round sunshine , coastal Orange County , and all of SoCal , has been facing sustainability challenges in recent years . With its growing population and climate change-induced environmental pressures , the area is at a crossroads in its pursuit of a greener lifestyle , with businesses popping up to address innovative solutions , as well as the collective efforts of the community to preserve a more sustainable future .
Orange County ’ s environmentally-conscious residents are actively engaged in sustainability efforts , with grassroots movements and nonprofit organizations working together to raise awareness , implement sustainable practices and advocate for policy changes . From beach cleanups to community gardens and farms , residents are taking tangible steps to preserve their environment and improve the region ’ s future . In this sustainability-focused issue , we highlight some of those efforts .
Despite recent rainy weather patterns , which may have temporarily put the worry of a drought out of many people ’ s minds , another drought season may soon be upon us . Living by the ocean doesn ’ t save landscapes from the usual lack of fresh water , which is where a drought-resistant landscape plan comes into play . In this issue , we profile some of the local landscaping options to save water .
RESPONSIBLE BUILDING
LUXURY CUSTOM HOME BUILDING IS SHIFTING MORE TOWARDS INNOVATION
OPEN SPACE A LOCAL HOMEOWNER ’ S FAVORITE SPACE LOOKS OUT TO NATURE ’ S WALLPAPER
NATIVE GARDENING
DOUGHT RESISTANT LANDSCAPES THAT LOWER WATER BILLS
Sustainability has also infiltrated responsible building practices , where even in luxury custom homes , the ethos is shifting away from wood and concrete and increasingly toward innovation . More and more , builders are turning to materials with less impact on the environment . In this issue , we highlight some of the advances in engineering and science that utilize nature or what ’ s already in circulation .
As more people seek to embrace sustainable living , refill shops and eco-friendly packaging showrooms are popping up in Orange County . Read about Eco Now , a regional chain of refill stores , The Ritual Refill , with similar products , and A New Earth Project ’ s showroom , which focuses on product and shipping packages to reduce the reliance on plastics .
COVER : This issue ’ s cover is a home on the market for $ 30,000,000 at 15 Camel Point in Laguna Beach . The architecturally significant property designed by Bill Murray features stunning 270-degree views of the Pacific . The interiors , curated by Tommy Chambers , are a study in form and function : concrete , glass , natural stone and wood elements are seamlessly combined throughout .
Listed by John Stanaland : John . stanaland @ elliman . com
Also in this issue , we talk to Samantha Savage Breit , owner of The Salt Horse — a farmers market inside a store , showcasing the produce of local growers and also offering a curated selection of small-batch goods made with only natural ingredients — about the importance of connecting the community to the land with seasonal produce and specialty goods .
It ’ s a multifaceted challenge , but our commitment to sustainability is not only an environmental necessity , it ’ s also a testament to the region ’ s determination to preserve its natural beauty and quality of life for generations to come .
Justine Amodeo Editor justine @ firebrandmediainc . com
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