During a home’s conception phase, Georgetown Development is always working to come up with innovative designs utilizing materials that will not only meet a homeowner’s vision, but also create a living space that’s unique. For many homeowners in the Washington DC metro area, green design is a hot topic and many of our customers are looking to use products that combine green materials with design.

Today’s market is full of options when it comes to eco-friendly natural wood, so when we came across this new flooring from We Cork, we were excited to incorporate this material into our next custom home. We Cork’s Eco-Nomical series is a premium glueless floating floor, made with recycled wine stoppers. Like other cork flooring, it’s durable, sound absorbing and most importantly, comfortable under foot. Availble in four colors, We Cork’s Eco-Nomical series is easy to install and adds a sustainable element to any home

To learn more about how you can incorporate cork flooring into your next custom home or room to room, please visit us at www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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Every bathroom deserves a little bit of luxury and at Georgetown Development, we found just the thing to add that certain something to transform your bathroom into a luxurious experience.

Check out this line of custom bathtubs made by Imperial Wholesale carved from a single block of Mexican travertine or onyx. The all-custom piece weighs about a ton and comes in four colors. This piece is for any homeowner that is looking for a bathroom statement piece because this tub screams “I’m here and I am not going anywhere.”

At Georgetown Development, we are always on the lookout for the perfect piece to tie together any custom home design or room to room renovation and this tub from Imperial is no exception. Known for their line of custom products, this bathtub is a unique addition to any bathroom. The only problem is finding enough time to sit around with your rubber ducky!

To learn more about how Georgetown Development can help with your next luxury custom hme or room to room renovation, please visit www.gerogetowndevcorp.com

At Georgetown Development, we like to look at each room as a blank slate with endless possibilities.  Colors, textures and layout are usually only limited by one’s imagination and we’re constantly dreaming of new ways to incorporate the newest in eco-home design with any luxury home so when we came across the new textured tile from EcoDomo, we wanted to share.

EcoDomo’s new Rainforest leather tiles contain 60% pre-consumer recycled content made from recycled leather luxury car seat straps and can be re-used without glue. Yes, we said car seats! They are available in 12 different colors and three textures and add a level of depth to any surface.

Georgetown Development is committed in providing our clients with the latest in green building and use sustainable products whenever and wherever we can. To view some of our latest award-winning eco-friendly homes and to learn more about how we can help with your new luxury custom home or renovation project, please visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com

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As 2011 slowly creeps up on us, we know you’re all starting to make your New Year’s resolutions.  While we know many of you will resolve to live better by eating better or getting more exercise, some of us will make the ultimate resolution to try to live a greener lifestyle, staring with the products in our home.

Many of the custom homes and renovation projects that we work on revolve around creating a greener home by utilizing sustainable products and including the latest in green design in each room. One of the products that Georgetown Development recently came across that is destined to become a must have for any green home is The Solon compost system by Blanco. This state-of-the-art compost system allows homeowners to seamlessly store organic waste for composting in the kitchen. The recycled stainless steel container installs into the countertop and includes a sealed lid to contain odors. The system is available as a drop-in design or a flush option for stone tops, making the design not only a functional addition to any new kitchen, but an attractive one.

At Georgetown Development, we are committed to helping homeowners achive the green home deisgn they’ve always envisioned. To view some of our latest award-wining green designs and to learn more about how Georgetown Development can help with your next luxury custom home or custom renovation, please visit us at 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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Every once in a while Georgetown Development likes to let you in on some secrets of the trade- like where do we get our inspiration from? Where do we learn about new products that not only have a good aesthetic but are also environmentally friendly? As a company that strives to use as many recycled and “green” products as possible, it’s important that we keep up-to-date with industry trends and the newest products around.

From the latest in green toilets to insulation, this article gives homeowners a look into what we’ve got our eye on for your next custom home or home renovation project.

From the attic to the basement, Georgetown Development can help you transform your space into a more luxurious and eco-friendly place to relax, rejuvenate and live!

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

Every once in a while, we hear about programs that totally jive with what Georgetown Development is all about. When we heard about a new program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), we wanted to share it.

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design or LEED…you hear this term a lot more than you used to, but what does it really mean and how does it affect your home? LEED certification was established by the USGBC as a way to measure how sustainable a building is; are there bike racks so employees can bike to work, rather than drive, are the lights on timers so they aren’t being used when rooms aren’t in use? These are just a few of the elements that LEED certification measures.

This measurement used to be mainly for larger structures, but not anymore. The USGBC and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation have announced the Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program. The program awards financial and educational resources to help remove barriers towards the pursuit of LEED for Neighborhood Development projects which include affordable green housing components in their neighborhood plans. The grant program is open to developers and related public agencies that choose to pursue LEED for Neighborhood Development certification and demonstrate a commitment toward strengthening existing communities by providing affordable green housing to citizens with a range of income levels. To learn more about this new program, and how you can get your community involved, click here.

At Georgetown Development, we are committed towards designing homes that embody the same principles as the USGBC and LEED certification. Georgetown Development strives to provide homeowners with products that are made from recycled materials and systems that are energy-efficient.

To learn more about green building in the Washington, D.C. metro area and how Georgetown Development can help you design your next custom green home or green renovation, visit www.georgetowndevcorp.com.

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