The Eco Experience is presented by the Minnesota State Fair and
the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A first of its kind, the
Eco Experience features an indoor green space with lush rain gardens,
an eco home, a live Sustainability Stage, and cutting-edge displays
on renewable energy, new fuels and vehicles, and organic farming.
The 28' x 32' SIP structure manufactured by Extreme Panel Technologies
was erected by Panelworks Plus and Panel Setters Plus with Northwoods
Custom Homes coordinating the overall construction of the project.
This unique SIP structure features 4" floor panels, 6" wall panels
and 12" roof panels. Much of the structure is left unfinished
so that anyone walking through the display will be able to see
the progression of the construction. Portions of the home have
windows installed and siding, roofing and sheetrock applied. Individuals
visiting the home will become aware of the design flexibility,
energy efficiency, strength, durability and "green" features of
building with SIPs. Products used for roofing, siding, floor coverings,
etc are of either recycled or recyclable materials. Energy efficient
HVAC equipment, appliances and lighting will also be featured.
Among the guests expected for the Grand Opening of the Eco Experience
on August 24th are the Governor and the Deputy Administrator of
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Minnesota State
Fair which annually draws over 1.7 million visitors expects the
Eco Experience to be one of the most attended new displays.
More information is available online at www.ecoexperience.org.
