Green Real Estate
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Green Real Estate, from most recent to least.
The New Employee Benefit: Solar Panels
UrbanTurf Staff | October 23rd 2014
On Wednesday, 3M, Cisco, National Geographic Society and Kimberly-Clark announced that they would be offering employees the ability to purchase solar ... read»
Will This Be the Greenest Residential Building in the World?
Lark Turner | January 30th 2014
A Sri Lankan city is getting the country's first sustainable high-rise, a building that may set the bar going forward for energy efficiency at large-s... read»
Solar-Powered Homes Near H Street Could Begin Construction in September
UrbanTurf Staff | July 29th 2013
A project of 26 glassy, solar-powered, modern-looking homes near 17th Street NE between D and E Street could start construction in September. ... read»
The Green Roof Tutorial
Shilpi Paul | July 10th 2013
Many UrbanTurf readers have inquired about ways to learn more about creating a green roof on their home. DC Greenworks is now providing a way to do th... read»
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Will This Be Arlington's Most Energy Efficient Home?
Shilpi Paul | June 10th 2013
LEED certification has become de rigueur for large new-construction buildings, but now a local developer is building single-family homes in Arlington ... read»
Harvest Home: DC's Submission For the 2013 Solar Decathlon
Shilpi Paul | May 15th 2013
DC's entry into the Solar Decathalon is a net-zero home that generates energy primarily by "harvesting" excess heat from photovoltaic panels and recap... read»
A Solar Structure That Could Eventually Replace Air Conditioning
Shilpi Paul | April 17th 2013
Stanford scientists have just created a solar structure that may one day replace the air conditioner. ... read»
The Greenest Capitol Hill Home on the Market
UrbanTurf Staff | March 28th 2013
Four years ago, UrbanTurf profiled DC's first carbon neutral home on Capitol Hill. Now, the firm that built and designed that house is back with a pro... read»
Will DC Eventually Be the Country's Greenest City?
Shilpi Paul | February 20th 2013
A year ago, Mayor Gray revealed his goal of making DC the "healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the United States." On Wednesday, Gray intro... read»
Solar-Powered Townhomes Near H Street Corridor Moving Forward
Shilpi Paul | January 28th 2013
A long-stalled plan to bring 26 glassy, solar-powered, modern-looking residences to Rosedale is moving forward, UrbanTurf has learned.... read»
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