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New York HOUSE Magazine — October 2005 > View the eMagazine—our digital edition FEATURE STORY: The Pearl BY CONSTANCE CARLSON High on a mountaintop in Greene County, the home of two designers is a virtual temple of décor within a shell-like exterior. FEATURE STORY: The Right to Farm BY SUSAN KRAWITZ As sprawl encroaches on farmlands, new residents and farmers must learn lessons in cooperation and compromise. BEST IN GREEN BUILDING COMPETITION Click here to learn more! FEATURE STORY: Bathroom Makeover BY CONSTANCE CARLSON Transforming the bath needn?t require a complete overhaul. Here?s a list of ideas, from simple, low-cost upgrades to designer solutions. FROM THE EDITOR: Two Views ENTRYWAY: October Flight Something?a leaf snapped loose from the branch and fluttering down? tries to pull me into its trap of attention. ?Mary Oliver, from ?October? MY HUDSON VALLEY: Housewarming The culimination of one couple?s long road to house-proud. SITE SPECIFIC: In the Orchard Apple picking is one of the certain charms of the Hudson Valley?s crisp fall. AREA SPOTLIGHT: Millbrook, Dutchess County Community values amid rural splendor in the heart of Dutchess County. IN THE GARDEN: The Apprentice Helping a new weekend neighbor carry on a garden design. IN THE KITCHEN: Tastes of Autumn Celebrating the fall harvest and finding ways to preserve it. FARM NOTES: After the Fall Anticipating the arrival of autumn, and the days beyond. HOME STYLE: Counters in Concrete Its ability to take on any shape, color, or texture makes concrete a top choice. HOUSE HOROSCOPES: October Home Horoscopes Two eclipses this month will affect relationships and your sense of identity. BACK PORCH: Breaking Free Pinkwater Studio?s glassworks reflect a love of rich color and playful forms. Metro Edition FEATURE STORY: Stationmaster House BY MICHELE MCCARTHY One homeowner renovates a Victorian cottage in Grandview and preserves the charm of a bygone era. FEATURE STORY: Oversize Neighbors BY JUDITH HAUSMAN As teardowns and mini-mansions grow from trend to epidemic, communities struggle to manage. FROM THE EDITOR: Harvest Lesson ENTRYWAY: October Flight Something?a leaf snapped loose from the branch and fluttering down? tries to pull me into its trap of attention. ?Mary Oliver, from ?October? METRO LIFE: Geographies One writer learns the value of standing on firm ground. SITE SPECIFIC: Van Houten?s Landing Preserving a 200-year-old Hudson River community. AREA SPOTLIGHT: Bedford, Westchester County This wealthy village offers rural beauty and history just an hour from Manhattan.

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GREEN EVENTS

> 9/16 – 9/17—East Coast Green – Meeting The Architecture 2030 Goals (Atlantic City). Sustainability is one of AIA's top priorities and climate change is everyone's concern, crossing state and regional boundaries. This conference will seek to benchmark how we are doing at meeting the Architecture 2030 goals and what still needs to be done. Bally's Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. All Day. More info here.
> Ongoing—WATER: H2O = LIFE (New York City). Examine the most vital liquid on Earth through a series of exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History.
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RESOURCES
> New Jersey & Company — Business & Green news
> NYInc — Business & Green news
> NY House Magazine — Green Real Estate
> The Daily Green — The consumer's guide to green
> Green Inc. Blog — NYTimes.com — Energy and Green Business

GREEN NEWS SOURCES
> Alternative Energy News
> Climate Biz
> Climate Change News Digest
> Environmental News Network
> Global Climate Change from BBC News
> Green Business News
> GreenBiz.com
> Green Tech from CNET
> Greener Choices from Consumer Reports
> Greentech Media
> Greenwire
> Point Carbon
> Renewable Energy World
> Yale Environment 360
> Washington Post: Green Science. Policy. Living

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