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Change Nation: Lisa Sharkey & Paul Gleicher (03/27/09)

Lisa Sharkey & Paul Gleicher on Going Green

3/27/09
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While renovating their Manhattan brownstone, Lisa Sharkey and LEED-accredited architect Paul Gleicher’s top priority was to create a home that was light on the earth and completely free of the harmful products that are often found in building and decorative supplies. That was one large set of requirements. Sharkey and Gleicher also demanded a home that was beautiful from the basement to the top floor’s sunroom. In this episode of Change Nation, Ariane talks with Lisa and Paul about their experience renovating their brownstone and the balance they achieved in their book.


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