Greenroofing offers a proven, cost-effective and attractive method to reduce storm-water runoff that can be applied from rowhouse to warehouse. There is no job too big or too small for D.C. Greenworks! Here is just a sampling of successful projects we have built:

April 2008 - Silver Spring Residence, MD - The 300sf built-up rooftop creates a great extension to the home by forming around the residence's chimney and skylight. Click to view more photos!

August 2007 - Wallach Place NW Residence, D.C. - This 370sf rooftop was built as an extension for the residence. It includes an herb garden and is a perfect of example of space usage in a limited area. Photos coming soon!

September 2007 - Pope's Branch Rain Gardens, D.C. - These four rain gardens transformed parkland and parking lot into an oasis of green. The gardens also serve as a training tool for the Department of Parks and Recreation employees, as well as the residents around Pope's Branch Park. Photos coming soon!

October 2006 - Adams Morgan Residence, D.C. - This 2600sf greenroof at the Belmont Lofts provides storm water control and residential amenity for the condominium. Photos coming soon!

August 2008 - Lofts 11 Residence. D.C. - This 2,300sf high-risegreenroof is part of a modern building construct. The project requireda large crane to lift the soil and gravel onto three floors. Click to view more photos! 

September 2007 - Park Road NW Residence, D.C. -  This 280sf greenroof includes an external drainage system and rain barrels. It sits outside the home's washroom window for easy access, and contains an herb area for home use. Click to view more photos!

September 2007 - One Judiciary Square, D.C. - This is currently our biggest completed project. With 8,000 square-feet of green roof space and 13 different sedums planted, the Reeves Center terrace makes a large contribution to roof vegetation in the D.C. area. Click to view more photos!

May 2006 - Takoma Park Residence, MD -This 400sf project is part of an ecologically sensitive, straw-bale home edition by Helicon Works.  Click to view more photos!

August 2005 - Duncan Library, Alexandria, VA - This 2,850sf project sits on the roof of Alexandria's public library. It is the city's first green roof. Click to view more photos.

June 2005 -Dayspring Retreat Center, Germantown, MD - This 1,250sf sloped greenroof helps blend Dayspring's new retreat cottage into the rural landscape of the Center. Click to view more photos!

June 2005 - FDIC Building, Arlington, VA - This 2,900sf project is Arlington's first high elevation greenroof in a high-density commercial zone. Click to view more photos!

May 2005 - Georgetown Residence, DC - This 440sf garage greenroof blends into the backyard landscape of the home, providing a view from the upstairs balcony. Since most storm water in D.C. is generated from residential properties, this green roof is a great example of small-scale, residential greenroofing. Click to view more photos!

May 2005 - USDA Headquarters, DC - This 120sf outbuilding demonstration greenroof made from 15 pre-grown GreenGrid modules was designed to introduce the technology to USGA staff, and to rally organizational support for greenroofing. Click to view more photos!

September 2004 - Takoma Park Residence, MD - This 400sf greenroof is part of a passive solar, environmentally-sensitive home addition, and includes a terraced masonry wall to enable you to see the greenroof from ground level.  Click to view more photos!

October 2004 - Adams Morgan, DC - This 250 sf greenroof rowhouse addition also serves as a small seating area for the homeowner. Since most storm water in D.C. is generated from residential rooftops, this greenroof is a great example of small-scale, high-density, residential greening. Stay tuned for more phots!

June 2004 - 1425 K Street NW, D.C. - This 3,500 sf demonstration project is D.C.'s first high elevation greenroof in a high-density commercial zone. For bimonthly tours, please call 202.833.4010. This greenroof was awarded the Washington Business Journal’s “Best Real Estate Deals of 2004” winning in the category for Sustainable Growth & Environmental Impact. Click to view more photos!

October 2003 -  Takoma Park Residence, MD - This 450sf second-story greenroof was designed as a high-end, outdoor room that features a custom-crafted, locust trunk arbor and an inlayed slate patio. This project was part of a environmentally-sensitive home addition designed by Helicon Works Architecture. Click to view more photos!

July 2003 - Shaw EcoVillage Shed Roof, D.C. : This demonstration greenroof and tool shed was designed and built by the Shaw EcoDesign Corps, with assistance from D.C. Greenworks, as part of a larger LID demonstration at their Chain Reaction Youth Bike Shop site. Stay tuned for more photos!

July 2001 - Matthew Henson Park  - This 1,200sf greenroof was the first public greenroof in D.C. Built in 2000 by Earth Conservation Corpsyouth using donated materials, the greenroof at Matthew Henson Park ispart of a larger LID demonstration that set an important precedent inthe city so that others might adopt the technology on their own roofs. Stay tuned for more photos!