New York House Magazine
green renovation
This diagram shows how air infiltrates and leaks from a home, reducing energy efficiency. Air sealing and proper insulation would remediate this. Energy Conservation Starts at Home
From making simple behavioral changes to whole-home retrofits, every New Yorker has the power to save energy and money.
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Within the next few years Kazansky plans to install an irrigation system for her outdoor gardens that captures rainwater and feeds it to the soil as needed. Inheriting Green
A former Staten Island resident adopts an earth-friendly lifestyle after buying a super-efficient, sustainable home in Woodstock.
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Jim Hyland and Luc Roels created Farm to Table Co-Packers with a vision to regionalize the food system. The facility gives farmers a place to package their crops to distribute to broad markets and entrepreneurs the opportunity to create new recipes. Produce with a purpose
Farm to Table Co-Packers adapts and reuses the abandoned IBM kitchen at TechCity to bring local foods to national markets.
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This Westchester County bungalow designed by Robin Wilson features Hunter Douglas solar shades, low-VOC paint, and furniture from ABC Home, including a reclaimed tree log coffee table. Discerning Design
For renovations both big and small, green designers recommend sustainable products and practices for every budget.
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