Building the Environmentally Friendly “Green” Home
In a new exhibit, the National Building Museum (one of the most overlooked museums in DC) puts on display the latest in technology and trends for the environmentally friendly “green” home.
The exhibit features a survey of 20 homes to answer questions about building materials, architecture, design and costs of building a truly green home. Programs include lectures, kids activities, and information on how to go green focusing on the Five Green Principles:
- Optimizing use of the sun.
- Improving indoor air quality.
- Using the land responsibly.
- Creating high-performance and moisture-resistant houses.
- Wisely using the Earth’s natural resources.
Check out the museum’s list of 19 Ways to Go Green.
The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design
National Building Museum
401 F Street, N.W., between 4th and 5th Streets
Washington, DC · 20001
Dates and Times - through June 24th, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily except Sundays, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tickets - Admission is free, but a $5.00 per person donation is recommended.
Nearest Metro subway station -Judiciary Square - Red line
Parking - Metered street parking is available.
Photos: Case de Carmen by Luis Gordoa, Casurina Beach House by Brett Boardman
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