Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
Contact Name(s): Chuck & Andra Benson Address: 112 Lansingville Road, Lansing, NY 14882 To be used in: Green Building

The Benson home in Lansing, NY

Green Building

Welcome! The goal of the Green Building Program is to promote the use of green building materials and methods in Tompkins County, because we know that green building is a healthier, more sustainable way to build. Through educational programs and community events and as a community resource, we strive to increase awareness of green and sustainable building methods and materials so you can make the best possible choices - for you, your community, and the planet.

Contact Name(s): Christopher Landis & Shawn Malarcher Address: 212 Caroline Depot Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817 To be used for: What is Green Building?

What Is Green Building?

Green building means many different things to different people. Consider these definitions and characteristics of what makes a building "green".

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Christopher Landis & Shawn Malarcher home at 212 Caroline Depot Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817

Green Building Terms

Visit our "Glossary of Terms" page to learn about some of the most common and important green materials and methods in use today.

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Contact

Guillermo Metz
Solar & Agriculture Sr. Resource Educator
gm52@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 185

Last updated June 12, 2018

Green Building

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