In our last post, we shared an interview with True Turtle, the developer of the newly constructed green homes located at 5516 and 5520 4th Street NE. To celebrate their first ground-up project, they are hosting a celebration event with new neighborhood brewery Hellbender Brewing Company.
The Hellbent on Sustainability: GREEN HOME TOUR & BEER TASTING
WHEN: Saturday, February 7th 1-4pm
WHERE: 5516 and 5520 4th St NE DC 20011
METRO: 10 min stroll from Ft. Totten Metro (Red/Green)
IT’S A CELEBRATION OF SUSTAINABILITY!
True Turtle is celebrating the completion of their latest project with a sustainability learning opportunity two-fer: Learning tours of the green homes and a free beer tasting from DC’s newest brewer Hellbender brewery!
True Turtle www.trueturtle.com is a DC focused sustainable real estate developer focusing on bringing LEED Platinum, net zero energy homes to the District. Our latest project is near and dear to our hearts: two new construction LEED Platinum row homes. Come check them out!
Hellbender http://www.hellbenderbrewingcompany.com is DC’s newest brewery. This sustainable brewer opened its doors just last year here in Ward 4. Come show them some DC love and learn about their brewing techniques …you might find your new favorite beer!
LEARNING EVENTS
2pm Green building guided tour Tanya Topolewski LEED H, ASLA, CPHC/CPHB Owner, True Turtle
3pm Sustainable craft beer presentation Patrick Mullane, Co-Founder Hellbender Brewing Co
1-4pm Self Guided tours Through extensive signage and displays, learn what it took to create higher quality homes that provide better air quality, ultra energy and water efficiency, sustainable landscapes and better for the planet finishes.
TRY OUT A FEW SELECT BREWS, COMPLIMENTS OF HELLBENDER and VISIT THE BREWERY!
Free beer tasting! Plus, if you like what you sampled the brewery’s tasting room is open from 1-6pm!
5788 2nd Street, NE DC 20011 (Just a two minute drive or 10 minute walk)
MORE INFO ON THE HOMES and SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
http://www.mrishomes.com/homes-for-sale/5520-4TH-NE-WASHINGTON-DC-20011-138988483
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