Putting on the Green: Homes for the Eco-Friendly

March 17: the day to wear green, drink green, and go green. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, UpdateDallas is showcasing a few properties especially appealing to earth-friendly house hunters. 

First, take a look at 3715 University, a 5-bedroom Mediterranean property in University Park designed by noted architect Wilson Fuqua. Built with a state-of-the-art construction process known as ICF (Insulating Concrete Forms), this home boasts incredible efficiency. Click for more information. 

 

Conveniently close to the earth-friendly Bishop Arts community, 701 N. Edgefield (pictured below) also provides energy-efficient features such as double paned low-e windows, insulated walls and attic, an electric-heat pump, and ample shade. Click to read more about this charming 3-bedroom Tudor home. 

 

Contemporary in style, technology, and efficiency, 5947 Charlestown is an attractive 5-bedroom home in North Dallas. Built by renowned green builder Elizabeth Newman, this property is ideal for responsible living. Click for more details.

 

If you live and love all things green, but prefer to purchase a lot and build your dream green home, be sure to contact the Dallas Green Building Alliance. Founded to help environmentally conscious consumers find the “most progressive providers of responsible products and services in DFW,” the DGBA will connect you with a team of eco-friendly experts. (Follow them on Twitter at @DallasGBA.)

Now, in the words of green.org (and perhaps Saint Patrick), “Green thyself!”