A Yates County home designed by Rick Hauser, assistant professor of art and architecture at the Colleges, was featured as the Monday Focus feature in the Oct. 17 edition of the Finger Lakes Times.

Hauser, who is also co-owner of In Site Architecture in Perry, Wyoming County; talks about the challenges of building a home with a geothermal energy unit and a sedum roof, for two professionals who want their children to learn about the importance of conservation.

Read the story, A family with a holistic design attitude: Couple built an eco-friendly home in Italy.