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New York HOUSE Magazine — February 2006 > View the eMagazine—our digital edition FEATURE STORY: Vintage Hospitality BY TONY CUEN A pair of restauranteurs in Stone Ridge revives an old farm/vacation retreat and turns up the volume on its vintage appeal. FEATURE STORY: Enlightened Design BY SUSAN HODARA Vedic architecture is based on the ancient principles of Stahpathya Ved, which dictate orientation, layout, and dimensions that are aligned with the laws of nature. The promised result: peace and enlightenment. BEST IN GREEN BUILDING COMPETITION Click here to learn more! FROM THE EDITOR: Sustainable Home ENTRYWAY: Winter Rituals MY HUDSON VALLEY: Secret History A morning visitor makes one writer consider the past lives of her house. SITE SPECIFIC: Many Hands One couple?s cordwood building project is a shared labor of love. AREA SPOTLIGHT: River Town Irvington, Westchester County SPECIAL SECTION: Sustainable Home Products, services, and tips to make your home more comfortable and efficient. HOME STYLE: Couched in Comfort If you?re looking to buy a couch, consider these design basics first. HOUSE HOROSCOPES: February Home Horoscopes Early February is a good time to warm up your home with social gatherings. BACK PORCH: Hand Made Catskill Mountain Foundation presents a show of local handmade furnishings.

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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.
> E-mail us to list your event here

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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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