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First LEED Platinum House in Virginia
Jetson Green

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This stunning Arlington, Virginia house is the first Virginia home to gain LEED Platinum certification. Although it has 3,825 square feet, annual heating and cooling costs are $180 and $125 respectively. The house also has a green roof and water catchment tanks to retain rainwater...

 
 

Designed by Kaplan Thompson Architects, the house is located in Arlington and was built by Metro Green.

Read the full Jetson Green story: First LEED Platinum Home in Virginia.

(Images: Parker Daniell)

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design, painting, fixing & repair, energy & power, decorating, LEED

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Great! But what is the cost per square foot? If it exceed $100 then ... who cares?

posted by Khürt Williams on June 16th 2009 at 8:26am
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