Groundbreaking Ceremony

The ground-breaking ceremony of the CharityWorks GreenHouse, the first carbon neutral home to be built on the east coast, was held on June 19, 2008 at 1310 Calder Road in Mclean, Virginia. When completed, the house will use 80% less energy than a conventional home and leave a carbon neutral footprint. Tours of the house, with proceeds going to selected charities, are scheduled for Fall 2009.

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Recycling a House

Many people picture a demolition of a home happening with a few large bulldozers and dumptrucks. We approached it much differently, with a plan to reuse. In June 2008, the House was disassembled so that bricks, shingles and lumber could be preserved for reuse. Windows were donated to Habitat for Humanity. While we planned to save 50% of original materials, we were able to preserve 97%.

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A Conversation With Barry Dixon:
Green, Responsibility and Sustainability

Barry Dixon, one of the top interior designers of the nation, discusses his contribution to what will be the first "Green House" to be constructed in McLean, Virginia. He believes that green design is inherently natural and luxurious. Bringing the outside inside, allows one to live harmoniously with nature.

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