June 21, 2007 3:59 AM PDT
This $289,000 earth-sheltered dome home, nestled against farmland and a mountainous pine forest, may look more like what people have in mind when they think of green housing. Located two hours outside of New York City, its wooden beams are made from trees felled on the property. Most green homes are located outside of cities, but builders and developers are increasingly looking to urban centers to provide sustainable housing within easy reach of transportation.
Photo by GreenHomesForSale.com
