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“GreenSpur thinks BIG on how buildings and communities can be designed....”

WASHINGTON POST

GreenSpur “blends state-of-the-art building technology with a vernacular architecture.”

ARCHITECT

“Stands a (GreenSpur) home where a quiet revolution may be taking place....”

VIRGINIA LIVING

TRADITIONAL HOMEThe project showcases how energy-efficient design and renewable energy systems come together in a home that is not only seriously environmentally friendly but also a beautiful place to live. — TRADITIONAL HOME
The project showcases how energy-efficient design and renewable energy systems come together in a home that is not only seriously environmentally friendly but also a beautiful place to live.

WASHINGTON POSTGreenspur thinks big on how buildings and communities can be design… sketching out drawings of “pocket communities” based on groundwork laid by the new urbanism movement. — WASHINGTON POST
Greenspur thinks big on how buildings and communities can be design… sketching out drawings of “pocket communities” based on groundwork laid by the new urbanism movement.

VIRGINIA LIVINGBesides an incredible mountain vista and zero cell service, each cabin will have a wood-fired hot tub and a hammock outside, while the inside features a wood-burning stove, a shower fed by water collected in a cistern, a Murphy bed, a… — VIRGINIA LIVING
Besides an incredible mountain vista and zero cell service, each cabin will have a wood-fired hot tub and a hammock outside, while the inside features a wood-burning stove, a shower fed by water collected in a cistern, a Murphy bed, and compost toilet.

ELECTRONIC HOUSE“The most important thing when it comes to saving energy is having people change their behavior,” he says. “It’s more critical, even, than having solar panels.” — ELECTRONIC HOUSE
“The most important thing when it comes to saving energy is having people change their behavior,” he says. “It’s more critical, even, than having solar panels.”

FINE HOMEBUILDINGGreenSpur’s unconventional cabins accommodate guests looking to unplug from technology and connect to each other. “This project is like a speakeasy on top of a mountain. . . . It’s about rediscovering the lost art of gathering.” — FINE HOMEBUILDING
GreenSpur’s unconventional cabins accommodate guests looking to unplug from technology and connect to each other. “This project is like a speakeasy on top of a mountain. . . . It’s about rediscovering the lost art of gathering.”

HOME & DESIGNTurner has a mission: to build a simple home in tune with the local vernacular that will tread lightly on the land and be stronger, more energy efficient, less expensive and faster to build than a conventional house. Ultimately, he … — HOME & DESIGN
Turner has a mission: to build a simple home in tune with the local vernacular that will tread lightly on the land and be stronger, more energy efficient, less expensive and faster to build than a conventional house. Ultimately, he hopes, it will spark change in the way houses are built on a grander scale.

ARLINGTONThese homeowners wanted to get out of the house for a little breathing room. But they didn't have to go far. “A lot of people ask us why we didn’t just add on to the house,” Carey says. “But we wanted a new living space that was out in the … — ARLINGTON
These homeowners wanted to get out of the house for a little breathing room. But they didn't have to go far. “A lot of people ask us why we didn’t just add on to the house,” Carey says. “But we wanted a new living space that was out in the garden.” Who wouldn’t?

GARDEN & GUN For nearly three hundred years, occupants and their guests ducked through a door in the original circa-1730 log cabin. The balance of historic and clean-lined contemporary captures the perfectly their love of city and country. — GARDEN & GUN
For nearly three hundred years, occupants and their guests ducked through a door in the original circa-1730 log cabin. The balance of historic and clean-lined contemporary captures the perfectly their love of city and country.

WASHINGTONIANThis 200-square-foot concrete cabin—part of a members-only retreat in Delaplane, Virginia, called the Lost Whiskey Club—is off the grid and maintenance-free. “It seems that people are really craving simplicity and nature. Something that… — WASHINGTONIAN
This 200-square-foot concrete cabin—part of a members-only retreat in Delaplane, Virginia, called the Lost Whiskey Club—is off the grid and maintenance-free. “It seems that people are really craving simplicity and nature. Something that can de-fry their brain,”

MODERN LUXURY“My aim is to build communities that are not only architecturally sustainable, but socially and financially sustainable” — MODERN LUXURY
“My aim is to build communities that are not only architecturally sustainable, but socially and financially sustainable”

SPACES DESIGNA trailblazing green showhouse… the first carbon neutral project of its kind in the D.C. area and East Coast. — SPACES DESIGN
A trailblazing green showhouse… the first carbon neutral project of its kind in the D.C. area and East Coast.

FINE HOMEBUILDINGFinishing Touch: Two Cabins Become One. This mix of minimalism and historical textures balances both the old and the new. — FINE HOMEBUILDING
Finishing Touch: Two Cabins Become One. This mix of minimalism and historical textures balances both the old and the new.

AIA DCThe Lost Whiskey Project, GreenSpur Washingtonian Residential Design AwardFor 39 years, AIA|DC and Washingtonian magazine have co-sponsored an awards competition that recognizes excellence in residential design throughout the Washington metrop… — AIA DC
The Lost Whiskey Project, GreenSpur
Washingtonian Residential Design Award
For 39 years, AIA|DC and Washingtonian magazine have co-sponsored an awards competition that recognizes excellence in residential design throughout the Washington metropolitan region.

DWELLGet off the grid and recharge at this tiny cabin in Virginia’s countryside. The Lost Whiskey Cabin is a digital detox dwelling in Marshall, Virginia, that invites guests to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with nature—and each other. — DWELL
Get off the grid and recharge at this tiny cabin in Virginia’s countryside. The Lost Whiskey Cabin is a digital detox dwelling in Marshall, Virginia, that invites guests to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with nature—and each other.

ARCHITECTBlack Apple, a small residential development in Bentonville, Ark., that blends state-of-the-art building technology with a more traditional way of life and a vernacular architecture with strong roots in the region’s agricultural past. — ARCHITECT
Black Apple, a small residential development in Bentonville, Ark., that blends state-of-the-art building technology with a more traditional way of life and a vernacular architecture with strong roots in the region’s agricultural past.

CURBEDThe simple one-room layout includes a Murphy bed-turned-dining room table, small kitchen, wood burning stove, and seating area with operable windows that open onto a concrete patio where you can take advantage of a fire-heated dutch tub, a fir… — CURBED
The simple one-room layout includes a Murphy bed-turned-dining room table, small kitchen, wood burning stove, and seating area with operable windows that open onto a concrete patio where you can take advantage of a fire-heated dutch tub, a fire pit, and a hammock.

UNCRATEPerched on a mountainside along the Appalachian Trail, the Lost Whiskey Concrete Cabin turns cantilevering into a fine art. The 160-square-foot off-grid dwelling is made entirely from pre-cast concrete panels. Its minimalist shell marries wit… — UNCRATE
Perched on a mountainside along the Appalachian Trail, the Lost Whiskey Concrete Cabin turns cantilevering into a fine art. The 160-square-foot off-grid dwelling is made entirely from pre-cast concrete panels. Its minimalist shell marries with reclaimed wood and steel to create an aesthetic that is equal parts rustic and modern.

INHABITANTFor those looking to disconnect from the chaos of life, this off-grid retreat is just the place. Clad in raw concrete with large steel-framed windows, the tiny solar-powered structure eschews the traditional log cabin aesthetic for a conte… — INHABITANT
For those looking to disconnect from the chaos of life, this off-grid retreat is just the place. Clad in raw concrete with large steel-framed windows, the tiny solar-powered structure eschews the traditional log cabin aesthetic for a contemporary industrial vibe.

HICONSUMPTIONThe 160-square-foot cabin by Green Spur has a name inspired by the Whiskey Hollow and Lost Mountain landmarks nearby. It’s part of the Lost Whiskey Club, which features a mobile whiskey bar, communal farmhouse, and holiday rental cabins… — HICONSUMPTION
The 160-square-foot cabin by Green Spur has a name inspired by the Whiskey Hollow and Lost Mountain landmarks nearby. It’s part of the Lost Whiskey Club, which features a mobile whiskey bar, communal farmhouse, and holiday rental cabins. Combining Scandinavian minimalism and Virginia countryside style…

HYPEBEASTGreenSpur recently unveiled its compact getaway the “Lost Whiskey Concrete Cabin.” Located just one hour away from Washington DC, the cabin sits along the Appalachian Trail and offers upan amazing view that overlooks 50 acres of protec… — HYPEBEAST
GreenSpur recently unveiled its compact getaway the “Lost Whiskey Concrete Cabin.” Located just one hour away from Washington DC, the cabin sits along the Appalachian Trail and offers upan amazing view that overlooks 50 acres of protected public land.

CBNCThe first newly constructed, carbon neutral house on the East Coast is opening its doors to the public in October. The Green House, uses approximately 70 to 80 percent less energy per square foot than a comparable new house. — CBNC
The first newly constructed, carbon neutral house on the East Coast is opening its doors to the public in October. The Green House, uses approximately 70 to 80 percent less energy per square foot than a comparable new house.

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