Minnesota LEED

A small but vocal group of critics complain the LEED rating system puts relatively mild building improvements, such as installing bike racks and being close to mass transit, on the same level as aggressive energy-saving features. As a result, some buildings aren’t performing as advertised when it comes to the most important part of green building: saving energy.

The Sustainable House can be yours today, with these plans and off-the-shelf technology. This team of green builders is working to set new standards for green residential building. The Sustainable House is a demonstration in the LEED for Homes Pilot Project, and is racing to be the first Platinum certified LEED remodel in America. Instead of a teardown, SKD architects and Live Green, Live Smart recycled a post-war rambler to show that green living can be quality contemporary living compatible with existing neighborhoods.