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title: "True Turtle — Design-Build Firms | Houzz"
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business_name: "True Turtle"
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address: "Washington, D.C. 20012, United States"
latitude: 38.9757
longitude: -77.0282
phone: "(202) 291-0849"
website: http://trueturtle.com
rating: 0
review_count: 0
followers: 23
last_updated: 2026-08-13
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# True Turtle

Original Houzz profile: [True Turtle](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/true-turtle-pfvwus-pf~881868217)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Serves:** Washington
- **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 5 Ideabook Saves

True Turtle is a sustainable real estate developer in Washington DC.  We build new construction high performance homes or sustainably gut renovate 100 year old row homes into energy efficient, better air quality, water efficient, low environmental impact homes.

### Areas Served

- Washington

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | True Turtle |
| Address | Washington, D.C. 20012, United States |
| Phone | (202) 291-0849 |
| Website | http://trueturtle.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 23 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [True Turtle](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/true-turtle-pfvwus-pf~881868217)
- **Website:** http://trueturtle.com
- **Phone:** (202) 291-0849

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Our buildings are all LEED Platinum certified.  We built the first LEED Platinum multifamily building in the District of Columbia (2011).  We built the first net zero energy gut rehab row home in DC (2014).  We were awarded Project of the Year (Homes) for our net zero row home rehab.

## Selected projects

- [5516 and 5520 4th St NW DC - LEED Platinum green houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/5516-and-5520-4th-st-nw-dc-leed-platinum-green-houses-pj-vj~897384)
  - Location: Washington D.C., DC
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: These LEED Platinum homes feature many sustainable features, from extensive air sealing to recycled finishes.
- [311 Varnum NW - LEED Platinum gut renovation rowhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/311-varnum-nw-leed-platinum-gut-renovation-rowhome-pj-vj~897510)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [4310 4th St NW - 1st gut renovation net zero home in DC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/4310-4th-st-nw-1st-gut-renovation-net-zero-home-in-dc-pj-vj~897505)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [The Solidago Condominium](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-solidago-condominium-pj-vj~897532)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [411 Varnum NW - LEED Platinum gut renovation row home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/411-varnum-nw-leed-platinum-gut-renovation-row-home-pj-vj~897521)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/true-turtle-pfvwus-pf~881868217)

## Ideabooks

- [Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105791285/list/porch) — 1 idea
- [U kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80985960/list/u-kitchens) — 1 idea
- [Living](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56035100/list/living) — 23 ideas
- [windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56908142/list/windows) — 1 idea
- [Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56704146/list/fireplace) — 14 ideas
- [Entry stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56380013/list/entry-stairs) — 4 ideas
- [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52412849/list/bathrooms) — 6 ideas
- [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52770097/list/kitchens) — 7 ideas
- [laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52896500/list/laundry) — 1 idea
- [Patios](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34008904/list/patios) — 2 ideas
- [Fences](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34008553/list/fences) — 4 ideas
- [Landscape - hill](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34008374/list/landscape-hill) — 2 ideas

[See all 12 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/trueturtle)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*