Green building case studies

Eco-Home at Hawk Ridge (Duluth)
Built to educate the public about renewable technologies, this high-performance, resource-efficient model home also showcases environmentally responsible construction methods and materials, healthy indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.

The Sustainable House (Minneapolis)
Live Green, Live Smart's demonstration house in the Minneapolis suburbs showcases multiple redundant energy technologies including solar, combined heat and power (CHP), and geothermal, and explores how these systems work independently and side-by-side.

Minnesota GreenStar's project portfolio features examples of certified remodels and new construction projects completed by GreenStar members.