Dwell’s first web video series, Building Green In Harlem, features one couple’s journey through the trials and tribulations of renovating a brownstone into a modern, sustainable home.

When we first met David and Alysia, they were scouring the Manhattan real estate market for a place to call home. By the end of episode ten, we’ll be invited to glimpse the house warming party that concludes their renovation. In between, they candidly discuss the entire process from filing the permits, hiring a green builder, dealing with budget constraints, selecting earth-friendly appliances and furnishings, and finally, moving in.

We’ll also hear from the design/build team at GreenStreet about the challenges and triumphs of eco-conscious renovating.

Check Dwell.com every Tuesday for the latest episode.

View the episodes
Episode 1: Finding a Building in NYC
Episode 2: Building the Green Dream Team
Episode 3: A Green Brownstone?
Episode 4: Starting to Build
Episode 5: It's Not Easy Being Green
Episode 6: Doing It Yourself
Episode 7: Too Late to Turn Back
Episode 8: The Devil Is in the Details
Episode 9: The Home Stretch

Join the Discussion
Take part in the dialogue about this project in Dwell Connect, our online community. The homeowners, filmmakers and builders are part of the group. You will need to join the community to participate.

Visit the Harlem House
Come to the Open House event on May 20, 2007 from 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Enjoy conversation with homeowners, builders and designer along with light refreshments.

For more information and to RSVP, please submit your name, company, email address, and phone number to events@dwell.com. You will receive a confirmation email with event details.

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For a full list of sponsored products that appear in the house, click here.

Meet the Team
The homeowners: David Alan Basche & Alysia Reiner
The Builders: Greenstreet
The Designer: Hannah Purdy