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Minneapolis, MN

Developing a sustainable Passive House duplex to meet community housing and environmental goals.

• Mission: Developing an energy-efficient, sustainable duplex in Minneapolis that meets Passive House standards, offering healthier living environments and reduced operational costs.  
• Innovation: Utilizes advanced insulation, air-tight construction, and renewable energy compatibility to create all-electric rental units that maximize energy performance and minimize carbon impact.  
• Sustainability Impact: Designed to meet the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) standards, promoting eco-friendly living while enhancing resilience against climate change.  
• Community Engagement: Plans to host educational tours to raise awareness of the Passive House standard, fostering local understanding and support for sustainable housing development.  
• Location Advantage: Strategically located near parks, schools, and transit, providing environmentally conscious housing options in a desirable urban setting.  
• Leadership: Led by experienced developers Jim and Faith Kumon, known for their expertise in green urban housing and community-based investment, driving both local sustainability and housing solutions.  

Passive House Duplex is a green building project located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focused on creating an energy-efficient, sustainable duplex and carriage house that meet the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) standards. The duplex will feature family-sized, all-electric rental units designed to achieve high energy performance through advanced insulation, air-tight construction, and renewable energy compatibility. This approach aims to offer a healthier living environment, lower operational costs, and increased resilience against climate impacts.

Funds raised will support the construction and outfitting of the duplex, covering working capital, sustainable materials, and energy-efficient systems. The project also plans to host educational tours to raise community awareness about the Passive House standard, promoting sustainable housing development locally. This effort is led by experienced developers Jim and Faith Kumon, who specialize in green urban housing and community-based investment, and the project represents an opportunity for residents to invest in a local green building initiative.

Company Info

A sustainable duplex and carriage house project in Minneapolis designed to meet Passive House certification standards.

The Passive House Duplex project, developed by Dupont 37 LLC, is a sustainable real estate initiative focused on building a high-performance duplex and a carriage house in Southwest Minneapolis. Designed to meet Passive House certification standards, this project prioritizes energy efficiency, air quality, and durability. The property will offer two family-sized rental units within a duplex and a separate, energy-efficient apartment over a three-stall garage.

The duplex units feature all-electric utilities, eco-friendly materials, and advanced insulation systems to maintain energy conservation and minimize carbon impact. Strategically located near parks, schools, and transit, this project is structured to provide environmentally conscious housing options for urban residents. Managed by experienced developers specializing in sustainable urban infill projects, the initiative integrates green building standards and community accessibility to support local housing needs while emphasizing minimal environmental footprint.