Many of us envision the perfect morning, walking downstairs and opening the windows to let the sun shine in. Rarely does this happen, but at Georgetown Development, we aim to please! For all of those craving their Snow White moment, we would like to present the Push Out French Casement window from Marvin.

The Push Out French Casement windows is the newest addition to the company’s Ultimate Casement line. The window has traditional push-out hardware that opens with a quarter turn of a handle and features the company’s clever wash mode that allows exterior glass to be washed from the inside. Rather than the typical middle support, the two sashes join at the stiles within a single frame, like a French door, resulting in unobstructed views. The aluminum-clad window has a Kynar 500 finish and can be made in a 72-inch-by-72-inch size.

The push out window can drastically change the look and feel of any home exterior adding a level of luxury from the outside. To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help you incorporate these windows into your next custom home design or room to room renovation, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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At Georgetown Development, we’re committed to providing our clients with products that have been created using recycled materials or with products that can help save energy throughout the home. But, what does all of that really mean?

Many times, our clients want to know what going green really means for them. How will it save money in the long run, or how will it really affect the environment? There are a number of questions that homeowners should always ask when looking into green or sustainable products and we want to make that as easy on you as possible.

Check out this list of the top 12 questions to ask when looking into purchasing a green product and then call us, we can take it from there.

Georgetown Development can help you plan your next renovation or luxury home design, green or not!

For more information, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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There you are, driving down the street in Bethesda, MD or McLean, VA and you see one home that just looks a little out of place, something is different, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is. What makes that home look different? Solar panels on the roof!

More and more homes today are having solar panels installed and the government is finally taking notice. The growing demand for solar panels on residential homes has forced Congress to look into a climate legislation that includes a provision that, if passed, could make it financially more feasible for solar system suppliers and their business partners—including builders—to extend lower-cost leasing options to homeowners. Click here to read all about it.

At Georgetown Development, we are committed to providing our clients with the latest in sustainable home design. From using recycled products to helping you with a luxury home design that’s also energy-efficient. To learn more about our commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious design, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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Typically trade shows are a mad house. Everyone is rushing from booth to booth to see what’s new, what’s on trend, what the next big thing is. This year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) convention last month in Miami wasn’t really any different. While the number of attendees might have been smaller, the abundance of new products made up for it.

From sleek solar panels to decorative windows made from bamboo, this annual green conference displayed products for everyone. Click here to view some of the highlights.

Georgetown Development has worked on increasingly green homes throughout the Washington, DC metro area and would love to help you with your next green project. From one room renovations to custom home designs, Georgetown Development has been helping homeowners create their dream spaces for over ten years.

For more information Georgetown Development and to view some of our work, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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It’s summer in Washington, DC so you know what that means; heat, humidity and a nice cool shower. But with new Water Sense guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are your cold showers coming to an end?

As water conservation becomes increasingly more important for many areas across the U.S., and because showering accounts for approximately 17 percent of residential indoor water use, low-flow showerheads (or other conservation-minded plumbing products, for that matter) are not going away.

So, does this mean that your high-blast shower has to come to an end? Not necessarily. Click here to view some new, water saving shower heads from manufacturers all over the world. At Georgetown Development, we understand how important it is not only to install products that compliment each home design but are also in compliance with DC regulations.

Want to see what else we can do for your home renovation or custom home design?  Visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

Washington, DC metro area homeowners aren’t exactly known for having multiple wind turbines in their backyards in Bethesda, Md. or Mclean, Va., but more and more homes today are putting smaller green touches in their homes, inside and out to save energy and help the environment, and Georgetown Development is helping lead the charge.

We wanted to share this article in the June 2010 issue of Builder magazine that highlights four projects around the U.S that has achieved the net-zero goal by using an array of technologies, including straw bale construction, foam insulation, and wind turbines.

Net zero homes are those that produce as much energy as they use, and we think that we’ll be seeing more and more of these homes in the years to come.

So even if you aren’t ready to go solar, Georgetown Development can help you with smaller touches to help save energy and green your home from custom home design or home renovations.

For more information about how Georgetown Development can help you, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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From light bulbs to flooring, homeowners today have the choice to toss aside less environmentally friendly products and appliances and purchase items that are either ENERGY STAR^® or energy-efficient. Let’s face it people, green design is here to stay and Georgetown Development couldn’t be more excited about it!

We have been designing green homes all over the Washington, DC metro area for years and when we came across this article about green roofing and saw that DC was the number two city in the U.S. for square footage of green roofing installing in 2009, we couldn’t be happier.

Green roofing or sod, consists of several layers of protected membranes and soil medium, and planted with any type of vegetation, including succulents, grasses, and other plants. It offers sound insulation for the building, promotes energy efficiency, and is said to help keep the interior of a house or building cooler.

But in addition to the benefits for the building, green roof proponents say the installations help society as a whole. It cleans the air, takes the stress off sewer systems through storm water retention, and helps reduce the heat island effect that makes urban temperatures climb in the summer.

Click here to read the entire article and to learn how Georgetown Development can help you with your green roofing project, visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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Remember shag carpet? Sure it was fun to look at and comfortable to lay on, but how stylish was it really?

Today’s options when it comes to flooring are a far cry from the days of orange shag carpet and can complete the look to any room, from kitchens to baths to living rooms, if you have the vision, there’s a flooring style to match it.

When we saw all the new materials that can be used to create an amazing space, we were well, floored! Here at Georgetown Development we look for accents that make each living space unique whether you’re re-designing your space to be more green or if you’re creating a custom home from the basement up.

Take a look at some of these unique styles, from cork to bamboo; we can help you choose the best floor for your home.

For more information on Georgetown Development or to take a look at some of our work, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

Every think of adding some color to your kitchen? How about a home that incorporates your kitchen as part of your home rather than a room that you disappear into and then emerge with tasty treats?

If you’ve ever had these thoughts, then you aren’t alone. In fact, you’re on trend with many of the designs that emerged out of the 2010 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Chicago back in April. Over the last month, Georgetown Development has written about some of the cool new gadgets that emerged out of the show and today we’d like to show you 10 of the top trends in kitchens and baths.

From kitchen beverage stations to artistic bathroom fixtures, click here to take a look at some of the newer ideas in kitchen and bath design.

Georgetown Development can help you with your kitchen and bath re-design or your new custom home. To learn more about what Georgetown Development can do for you, take a look at our portfolio at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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Ladies and gentleman, take a look at what’s behind door number one! You remember the show; the door would open and an amazing prize was waiting behind it. At Georgetown Development, we kind of feel the same way. You open the door to the bedroom or the living room and there it is - the room of your dreams.

What if the real treat was the actual door? What if guests were amazed at the craftwork of you custom made interior doors made with translucent resins that use a variety of materials such as grass, paper, metal, fabric, or even recycled glass.

Take a look at these new doors from the Simpson Door Co. and envision how they could transform any room in your home and how Georgetown Development can help you do it. If you’re in the market for a home renovation or working on a custom home design, we can help you do it.

For more information on Georgetown Development Corporation and to take a look at some of our most recent renovation and custom home projects, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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