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New York HOUSE Magazine — July 2008 > View the eMagazine—our digital edition FEATURE STORY: Big Vision, Small House BY NINA SHENGOLD Determined to achieve high performance and comfort in a small but stylish package, Cindy and Tom Muro build their dream house. FEATURE STORY: Building Greener and Greener and Greener BY SUSAN PIPERATO The team of Russell and Christopher Albanese and architect Rafael Pelli has produced its third green residential masterpiece in Battery Park City. BEST IN GREEN BUILDING COMPETITION Click here to learn more! FEATURE STORY: LEED Seeks to Lead The Way BY JIM ANDREWS A chat with Jay Hall, director of USGBC'S LEED for Homes. FEATURE STORY: Making Older Houses Green BY JESSICA BARRY Give your home an energy-wise upgrade. FROM THE EDITOR: As Green As You Can Be PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Rising Prices Equal Smarter Energy Decisions ENTRYWAY: Season Of Joy LIVE/WORK: Live/Work A bamboo steamer, ecofriendly bug spray, and a solar-powered pool cleaning FEATURE STORY: Greenburgh's Great Green Experiment BY SYLVIA O'HAGAN Bringing Energy Star(r) compliance to a Westchester town. FEATURE STORY: Solar Power Shining Ever Brighter BY LORRIE KLOSTERMAN New technology and new business models together will cut material costs in half and make solar energy easier to install at home. SUSTAINABLE NY: July Calendar Of Events AREA SPOTLIGHT: Rye City: Living Seaside HOUSE HOROSCOPES: July Home Horoscopes This month, prepare to feel emotional depths. BACK PORCH: In Sickness and In Health When a home becomes your family.

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GREEN EVENTS

> Ongoing—Jazzmobile's Summer Festival (New York City). Nearly 60 concerts throughout New York City, Mount Vernon and Newark. Check for dates & locations.
> Ongoing—WATER: H2O = LIFE (New York City). Examine the most vital liquid on Earth through a series of exhibits featuring live animals, a historical look at damages to aquatic ecosystems, and ways to protect the quality of our water at the American Museum of Natural History.
> 10/4—2008 Green Buildings Open House (Northeast/New York). Hundreds of homes and buildings with clean renewable energy and other green building technologies will open their doors to the public. Free, self-guided tour—Visit anytime throughout the day.

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RESOURCES
> Green Building Resource Directory
> Home & Property Search — Find your dream home!
> New Jersey & Company — Business & Green news
> New York House Magazine — View the digital edition
> The Daily Green — The consumer's guide to green
> Find Your Perfect Job — Post your resume & apply!

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CONTESTS/COMPETITIONS

Best in Green Building Competition 08
See the innovative & inspiring homes submitted!

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