Bethesda Bungalows builds homes of unsurpassed quality. Not only are our homes beautiful, but they are built with materials and methods that go far above what is "required by code". At every stage of construction, our standard building practices incorporate features that would be considered upgrades with other builders. These practices include improvements in the foundation, framing, HVAC, insulation, and finish materials selections.

The Green Building Revolution has taught us that priorities need to be re-examined. Gone are the days of the McMansion. A nation-wide movement toward smaller, more energy efficient homes is underway, and Bethesda Bungalows has taken a leadership role in the market. We help our clients realize the importance of an investment in their "envelope", while balancing the desire for an attractive home.

We've found that building to the EPA's Indoor airPLUS standard ensures that your home will be healthy, comfortable and durable. Through a third-party inspection process, this guideline helps “builders meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved indoor air quality and energy efficiency. By constructing homes that meet EPA's stringent specifications, forward-thinking builders can distinguish themselves by offering homes that have earned this designation.”

LEED and NAHB Certification:

Bethesda Bungalows will carry your home through the LEED certification process, the standard established by the US Green Building Council for Green Building. On March 16th, 2010 our project at 5133 Fairglen Lane, Chevy Chase became the first home in the nation to be certified both LEED for Homes Platinum and NAHB/NGBS Emerald. We have partnered with Andrea Foss of Everyday Green to be our LEED Provider, and Elysian Energy as our verifiers of the NAHB certification.

We also have two additional projects under construction that will be LEED certified. One is a custom home at 5120 Fairglen Lane, Chevy Chase and the other is at 4234 Everett St, Kensington.

Why Certify?

LEED is a rigorous third-party inspection and certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives builders and homeowners the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. By taking your project through the LEED certification process, your home's design and construction is guaranteed to have outstanding attention to detail.