Going Green from Design Through Construction

Throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Everyday Green has dozens of projects working towards green building certification. Learn from these selected certified projects the features that helped them complete the certification process.

Maryland

The Awake House - LEED Platinum

Named for its 24-hour personal care for tenants with physical and/or developmental disabilities, the Awake House incorporates universal design features, is 54% more energy efficient and uses 100% drought tolerant plants to reduce water use. Read more about this unique home built for the ARC of Howard County.

The Incredibly Green Home - LEED Platinum, NAHB Emerald

Built with superior insulation, solar PV panels, geothermal and all the latest green building products, this home also earned the Indoor airPLUS label through EPA for a healthy, comfortable interior. Check out this home with drought tolerant landscaping, local hand-crafted woodwork and luxurious but water-efficient bathrooms.

Kensington, MD - LEED Gold, Indoor airPLUS

This Arts and Crafts style home focuses on craftsmanship while featuring the latest green building technologies and sustainable materials choices. Geothermal, sprayfoam, exterior rigid insulation and advanced mechanical ventilation make this an energy efficient and comfortable home. Trim, floors and cabinets are made from FSC sustainably harvested or reclaimed wood.

Virginia

Old Town Commons Development, Alexandria

With over 50 units, the first phase of the Old Town Commons Development in Old Town Alexandria, VA includes townhomes and condos within walking distance of transit, restaurants and many retail establishments. What was formerly rundown public housing is now a public-private partnership with mixed-income housing spanning several blocks. The first of four phases has earned LEED Certified and Silver.

McLean, VA - LEED Silver, Indoor airPLUS

SEED Green Homebuilders is building their business around high-performance luxury homes in the metro DC market. This luxury home in McLean, VA boasts more than just high-end features. With superior insulation and air sealing, this home uses a fraction of the energy of comparable homes. It also manages nearly 100% of its stormwater on-site, reducing demand on the local municipal system.

Hansen Residence - LEED Silver

When the Hansen’s started their renovation, they set out to build a home to meet the needs of their 5 person household. They wanted to preserve some of the existing home to reduce waste headed to the landfill while improving energy efficiency. The result - their new home which is nearly 3 times the size of the previous home uses less energy due to advanced insulation, air sealing and geothermal heat pump. Read about their green home renovation.

Washington, DC

Petworth Condo - LEED Homes Platinum

The Soldiago Condo units are set in a once dilapidated building in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. Completely gutted, the 3 level building now has 3 units and a focus on energy efficiency, indoor air quality and resource sustainability. Much of the existing structure was maintained and new materials were sourced locally or reclaimed.

Ingleside Terrace - LEED Platinum

This gut rehab of a historic home in Mt. Pleasant is the first LEED certified home in the Washington, DC metro region.  It features high-efficiency equipment, an excellent use of refurbished and locally reclaimed products and a large solar array. With a basement apartment, the home has a small footprint in an urban area where homeowners can easily walk, bike or take public transit to their destinations.

P St NW, Washington, DC - LEED Platinum

Learn how these homeowners continued their green living journey by taking a historic Georgetown home through a major green renovation. Spray foam insulation, LED lighting and enhanced ventilation help this home be 50% more energy efficient than typical new homes.