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Bethesda Green Is “A Local Model for Sustainable Living”

Communities
Published September 7, 2011 at 6:35 pm No Comments

Bethesda, Maryland has a green champion on its side. Bethesda Green is a non-profit organization comprised of individuals, businesses and government entities dedicated to promoting sustainable living and green thinking. It is a unique idea with a big local impact. The education, support and awareness offered by Bethesda Green has created a community that works together to support green business, promote green initiatives and create green change on every level, from family activities to government policies. It is a concept [...]

TLofts: Sustainable Urban Living in West LA

Building and Architecture Communities
Published August 11, 2009 at 1:48 pm No Comments

Upscale sustainable housing options are popping up across the nation. We explored the Riverhouse in NYC – luxury condos fit for eco celebs. On the west coast, TLofts are celebrating sustainable living with spacious, eco-minded townhomes – centrally located and designed to minimize your environmental impact.

A joint project by premier development company, Lee Homes, and investor, City View, TLofts celebrated their grand opening this past Saturday with an urban block party and are now available for purchase. [...]

Luxury Condo + Green Technology + NY = Riverhouse

Building and Architecture Communities
Published August 8, 2009 at 1:50 pm No Comments

A geothermal system heats and cools the building. High-efficiency hot water heaters. An onsite escape called the Treehouse Getaway. Situated in Battery Park City, the 264-unit condominium called the Riverhouse offers an array of cutting edge amenities and green technology features. You certainly won’t be disappointed if you’ve chosen this luxury condo as your green sanctuary. Just ask celebrities, like Leonardo Di Caprio, who have already claimed a sustainable space to call their own.

From very start of the building process [...]