Energy House in association with DSP Contractors and SB Design Studios have taken on the development of this two story private garage structure in Arlington VA. In a job by the Energy House that initiated as a minor energy upgrade of an existing home, the Energy House was asked to take on the construction management

The existing house has not been upgraded and has no insulation anywhere in the structure, a radiator and gas boiler, no central air conditioning, incandescent lighting only, gas hot water, original windows and doors and no energy star appliances. The projected heating and cooling loads of the existing house are 4.5 tons for heating and

Its fourth project in Alexandria, its most ambitious open house showcase yet! As part of the Oronoco project renovation, Energy House was asked to get involved by Architect Salvatore Benvenga and his clients, to include energy efficiency due to the enormous potential of the site and the structure. Along with great architectural layout, design and spacing

Alexandria is about to get its first Net Zero renovated home in the Parker Gray district of Old Town. This existing row house was built in 1943 and while in good condition the structure is in need of updating, according the Washington DC couple that have invested in this property. “We bought the property

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Keeping the Charm, While Losing the Bills:  How One Couple is Remodeling Their Old Town Row House Using Energy Efficient Systems Walking along North Union Street near Founders Park, the row houses pull you into the history of Old Town Alexandria. As you walk through the city, you imagine how novel it must be for