Perhaps this week we’ve enlightened you, GearCrave reader, to a whole new green, urban lifestyle that you’d like to pursue. But you don’t live in Phoenix, New York, LA or Chicago? Shame on you! Just kidding… to end the week, we have a few more places around the country to throw your way in case you’re living in those other parts of the country. Remember, every day you’re living in your non-efficient death trap of a home is one day we’re closer to the impending apocalypse and the destruction of mankind. So, start reading and get your green condo!

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Downtown Los Angeles has had a hipster revival in recent years, much like Williamsburg. The reason? A vast array of abandoned warehouse space that crafty developers have remodeled into state-of-the-art condos. And in LA’s smog-infested landscape, green is best. Welcome to Elleven South, a 13-story glass monolith that sharply contrasts the standard renovations going on downtown. Why “South,” you ask? Elleven is just the first of many residential spots of its kind going up in the neighborhood once known as South Park. Its new designation will simply be “South.” It’s downtown’s newest swanky address.

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Its no secret that GearCrave is green in spirit.  We love sustainable living technologies, alternative fuels, clean electricity and carbon neutral lifestyles.  This week on GearCrave, we’re running a week-long feature of Green Condo developments in the U.S.  For those who share this interest, we always suggest the recommended reading of our friends at Inhabitat and TreeHugger.  Until recently, however, we missed out on another daily must-read, the “consumer’s guide to the green revolution” at TheDailyGreen.com.  TheDailyGreen is a guide to making your own life more eco-friendly.  Every day, TheDailyGreen provides tips, how-tos and features on how you can trim your carbon diet, your electric bill, your fuel costs and more.  As rising energy costs and global warming threats continue to grow, sites like TheDailyGreen allow we, the progressive web, a way to make an individual difference in our own lives and the life of the planet.

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With the nation’s capital as your playground, The Alta at Thomas Circle puts you right in the middle of the action. Located a block from The Washington Post on 14th Street NW at Logan Circle, the Alta is only moments away from the White House, the Verizon Center and Washington’s countless monuments, museums and governmental centers. The Euro-inspired lofts meld trendy and green together in unexpected ways, creating a kind of residence Washington has never seen.

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The name definitely says it all: Urban Green Condos. Imagine a bustling, boutique-style condo smack dab in the center of the hipster ‘hood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn - all with a heavy emphasis on keepin’ it green. With just 44 units total, UGC is looking for a very specific clientele: one that wants a highly green lifestyle without skimping on any amenities.  Continue reading to learn more…

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(The Living Homes eco conscious prefab, soon to be featured on GearCrave)

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With the Loop as your playground and green as the theme, Eco 18 provides, well, eco living in the most urban of areas. LEED certified, these residences put you right in the thick of downtown Chicago - steps from Sears Tower, Magnificent Mile shopping, museums and Chicago’s downtown beaches on Lake Michigan.

Continue reading to learn about Chicago’s Eco 18 green condo project.

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This week at GearCrave, we’ll be focusing on a growing trend in condo real estate, the “green condo” market. As the housing market continues to get more competitive, developers are catering to the informed, eco-conscious home buyer by increasing green standards in home building and amenity technology. This means green roofs, the harnessing of the sun’s heat and the cooling effect of local breezes, plus eco-conscious building materials that increase efficiency and reduce waste. Later today, we’ll be running an introduction to the Green Condo trend. Throughout the week, we’ll feature one green condo complex per day in 5 of the major cities across the US. Stay tuned, GearCravers, and learn how you can go green with this bold new trend in home design.

Looking for the ultimate spring project? We’re not talking about building a new deck, cleaning out the garage or updating your landscape. We’re talking about energy independence, green-conscious living and making your home sustainable. Sustainable living isn’t just about doing your part for a healthy environment, its economical. Small adjustments or big investments can cut your energy costs to little or nothing. Want to know how to get started? GearCrave has selected three great books that will walk you through the basics of making your home smart and sustainable.

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