The Building's Always Greener in the Other House

The New York Times looks at green ideas for second homes, but many of these pointers can be used in primary home renovations. And more and more designers have green at the forefront of their palettes. Builders are not only looking at ecologically-friendly products, but at the transportation distance, with fuel consumption in mind. So even if you're vacation home is in a city, you can claim to be reconnecting with nature.