Shields, an Arlington resident, always had a knack for remodeling the homes she lived in, but she tried something different in her latest effort. Shields has built the first house in Virginia to receive the “platinum” rating from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System. The solar-powered home is located in the Westover neighborhood in Arlington.
Why did you build this house?
I’m a lawyer, and when my husband and I moved up here from Charlottesville, I found the pace of law practice too hectic. At the same time, I saw a development opportunity in Arlington. I’ve always wanted to build green, so I started a little company and I built this house. I decided to take it as far as I could, to see how efficient we could make the house.
