Indus Workhouse, a new housing development at 2411 Harbor Ave. S.W., will combine living units with retail or office space so that residents would have the opportunity to work just steps away from their homes.

The project will include 13 three-story town homes. Windermere’s John Cowan explained that each level is 600 square feet. The top two stories will contain two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and other living spaces. The bottom level will be designed for retail and office space.

Each level of the units will have a separate entrance to ensure privacy.

The northeast side of the building has views of the water and rooftop decks are strategically located to maximize views, looking out above the adjacent ship yard,

Cowan said aesthetically the buildings will have a modern design. Designer DB2 will be building steel trusses on inside with metal siding and roofing.

He added that the complex is Built Green certified and will include many “green” features including Built Green Bamboo hardwoods, concrete floors, caesarstone counters, low-toxic interior paints and low pile carpets. Developers are aiming for platinum LEED certification.

The units are expected to be complete this fall and will be priced in the $600,000's.