A private retreat in Fairfax Station offers homeowners luxury and efficiency. The drive can take you back in time or sometimes, seemingly, make time stand still- like magic. We all know how much an escape from the hustle and bustle of life in DC can … [Read more...] about Fairfax Station’s Own Green Oasis
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Could we be Happiness Consultants?
Taking a deeper look at the top things that make us happy in our homes. Early last week, I was at a meeting with a handful of eco-professional colleagues that I meet with on a weekly basis in Ballston and we started discussing what the … [Read more...] about Could we be Happiness Consultants?
What High Performance Options do you Want on your Home?
We think of sustainable building as parts of a whole, but we need to think of our house as a system. I was sitting in on a fantastic open house two weekends ago in a Fairfax, Virginia home that has been entirely gutted to the studs and remodeled to … [Read more...] about What High Performance Options do you Want on your Home?
Native and Drought Tolerant Landscaping in Virginia
Having a gorgeous garden doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune watering it! Lush gardens are desirable and make people feel happy; they even say that gardeners get an extra dose of Vitamin D! In Northern Virginia, we can have the sense of a … [Read more...] about Native and Drought Tolerant Landscaping in Virginia
Getting Social in Clarendon
What makes Arlington's Family owned, sustainable restaurant Northside Social what it is? On what was supposed to be the perfect patio evening last night, it started to mist. Our Green Drinks Arlington group was a little bit disappointed about that, … [Read more...] about Getting Social in Clarendon
