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Minneapolis Sustainable Building Policy

The Minneapolis Sustainable Building Policy outlines sustainability requirements for all city owned and operated buildings. The Policy requires that projects use 100% of available roof area as a sustainable roofing zone, which includes intensive and extensive green roofs and rooftop solar.

Link:

  • Minneapolis Sustainable Building Policy

Policy Details:

Locale: Minneapolis, Minnesota [Midwest]
Climate zone: Zone 6A: Cold Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Roof, Green Roofs, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Combination Roof
Policy Type(s): Manuals and Guidance

Citation:

Minneapolis Sustainable Building Policy

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