Borealis North Loop

Sustainability

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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:

Sunlight optimized design

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

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

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!

Low VOC paint

Low VOC paint

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

Organic trash disposal

Organic trash disposal

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

Pollinator friendly landscapes

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

A white membrane roof for energy efficiency

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

Effortless indoor+outdoor living

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

Walk (or bike) to everything

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

Electric car charging

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

We support local artists

Borealis sources its beautiful common area art pieces from local makers

Call 612.643.5123 for your tour today

Borealis is a sustainable, eco-conscious rental community in Minneapolis’ beautiful North Loop