After working hard all their lives, the Bensons have built a beautiful, natural living space to retire to. In addition to their sustainable, energy efficient home, they own and run an organic dairy farm.
Contact Name(s): Chuck & Andra Benson
Address: 112 Lansingville Road, Lansing, NY 14882
Type of Building: Residence/ Home
Designer/ Builder: Balance Studio, LLC
Year Built: 2005
Building Features: photovoltaic (PV) system; solar domestic hot water tied to on-demand heater;daylighting; earth-sheltered; RASTRA foundation; strawbale construction; rammed earth tire root cellar; living roof; radiant floor heating; natural ventilation; site-sourced hardwood timbers; non-toxic finishes/products; recycled/salvaged materials; induction stove.
Guillermo Metz
Solar & Agriculture Sr. Resource Educator
gm52@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 185
Last updated September 29, 2015
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