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» Prohibit synthetic stucco (EIFS),
concrete masonry units (CMU) and
panelized brick.

4.5.3 Integrate sustainable building
materials and technologies
into building design.
» Use sustainable building
materials that have been locally
manufactured, are durable, have
a long life span and are recycled
whenever possible.
» Consider the use of sustainable
roofing materials such as green
roofs to provide insulation, absorb
water and reduce the heat island
effect. Figure 4.13 Ensure façade material has proven durability in the
» Consider the placement of energy- Minnesota climate.
generating technologies, such
as solar panels, where they are
embedded into the building fabric
or have the least visual impact,
such as on the roof or in upper-level
private deck and patio spaces.

Figure 4.12 Employ materials at the ground level to withstand on-
going contact with the public without compromising the appearance.

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