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The
Green Institute
2801 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN

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Large solar electric array, geothermal, extensive
day-lighting, and recycled and salvaged materials on a modern office
building. Extensive day-lighting strategies are employed, saving
energy and improving performance with broad-spectrum natural light.
Heating needs are met partially with a geothermal heat pump, which
circulates fluid deep down in the earth where it either gains or
loses heat depending on the original temperature.
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34 kW photovoltaic array |
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Geothermal heat pump |
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Use of extensive passive solar strategies |
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Solar tracking skylights |
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Extensive use of recycled and salvaged building
materials |
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Extensive rainwater catchment system for
future rooftop planting |
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Drought-resistant native plants |