Green roofing offers a proven, cost-effective and attractive method to reduce storm-water runoff that can be applied from row-house 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 300 square foot 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 370 square foot 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. 

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. 

October 2006 - Adams Morgan Residence, D.C. - This 2600 square foot green roof at the Belmont Lofts provides storm water control and residential amenity for the condominium.

August 2008 - Lofts 11 Residence. D.C. - This 2,30 square foot high-rise green roof is part of a modern building construct. The project required a 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 280 square foot green roof 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 sedum species 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 400 square foot 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 2,850 square foot 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 1,250 square foot sloped green roof 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 2,900 square foot project is Arlington's first high elevation green roof in a high-density commercial zone. Click to view more photos!

May 2005 - Georgetown Residence, DC - This 440 square foot garage green roof 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 green roofing. Click to view more photos!

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

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

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

June 2004 - 1425 K Street NW, D.C. - This 3,500 square foot demonstration project is D.C.'s first high elevation green roof in a high-density commercial zone. For bimonthly tours, please call 202.833.4010. This green roof 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 450 square foot second-story green roof was designed as a high-end, outdoor room that features a custom-crafted, locust trunk arbor and an inlaid 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 green roof 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 1,200 square foot green roof was the first public green roof in D.C. Built in 2000 by Earth Conservation Corps youth using donated materials, the green roof at Matthew Henson Park is part of a larger LID demonstration that set an important precedent in the city so that others might adopt the technology on their own roofs. Stay tuned for more photos!