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Green Real Estate

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Green Real Estate, from most recent to least.

The New Employee Benefit: Solar Panels

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?

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

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

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»

Will This Be Arlington's Most Energy Efficient Home?

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

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

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

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?

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

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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