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Sustainable Healthy Living

Sustainable Healthy Living

A building with the word "BOREALIS" on it and a sign that says "30th ANNIVERSARY MEMBER EPA'S ENERGY STAR PROGRAM".

Borealis is designed with sustainable living in mind.

Borealis has achieved a perfect Energy Star rating of 100, placing it among the most efficient 1% of buildings in its peer group in the USA.

This is how Borealis brings sustainable living to your home:

A modern kitchen with a view of a building outside the window.

Sunlight optimized design

Brings the sunshine into your home via double paned floor-to-ceiling windows

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High efficiency full size washers, dryers in every unit

Use less detergent and less water while extending the life of your favorite pair of jeans

A kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and sink.

100% LED lighting systems

Our LED lighting systems save energy, reduce costs and provide a cozy glow

Rooftop Solar Panels

Borealis’ rooftop generates clean solar energy which powers your apartment. See how our solar array performs at SolarEdge!

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Low VOC paint

Lowers impact on air quality and reduces “fresh paint” odors

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Organic trash disposal

Composting food scraps (& more!) has never been easier

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Pollinator friendly landscapes

Our rooftop gardens and building landscapes contain native, pollinator friendly plantings wherever possible

A white rooftop with blue poles and a city skyline in the background.

A white membrane roof for energy efficiency

Helps cool our little urban oasis while reducing the need for more electricity to run our air conditioners

A balcony with a view of a city street and buildings.

Effortless indoor+outdoor living

Enjoy a seamless transition from inside to outside, while bringing fresh air and sunlight into your home

A view from a balcony looking out over a parking lot and buildings.

Walk (or bike) to everything

Walking distance to the Mississippi River, the Mill City Farmer’s Market, Target Field, The Guthrie and the city’s coolest shops & restaurants

Electric car charging

Add hundreds of miles overnight with our 240V charging – details on PlugShare

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We support local artists

Borealis sources its beautiful common area art pieces from local makers