Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Buildings

1. Training PPC folks in Sustainable materials
-Cast FE vs. PVC plumbing
-Electrical Shop

2. Energy Audit of existing buildings.
-Which ones are the energy hogs?
-Prepare prioritized list of renovations/upgrades
-This could be part of curricular activities in architecture and engineering.

3. Cornell as a center of innovation, should demand innovative buildings. Leed buildings should shoot for Gold or Platinum and aim to go beyond.

4. Green/Sustainable Building Tour

5. Aim for density in student housing within walking distance.
-more mixed-uses within housing

Contacts: Martha Bohm (mb463)
Marnie Bettridge (mdb52)

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