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Sustainability

We highlight new Maine sustainable and environmentally friendly homes, technology, materials, and lifestyles, including passive house standards and green homes. We talk to sustainable Maine architects, builders, landscape designers, and craftspeople to keep our readers in touch with the latest of the sustainable world.

Sustainability

Going for Green

In the crucial charge for cleaner, higher-performing buildings, economics drive the conversation

Sustainability, Sustainable Spaces

Off Grid Grit

If you’re looking for the bare necessities, skip The Jungle Book and head straight to Passadumkeag

Design, Homes, Landscapes, Sustainability

Rewilding Little Peek

A glimpse into Berman Horn Studio's efforts to restore their award-winning Vinalhaven retreat to its truer Maine nature

Design, Sustainability

Sustaining the Past, Present, and Future of Portland Buildings

Spouses share a passion for preservation and downtown revitalization in Portland

Homes, Sustainability, Sustainable Spaces

Well-Rooted Rehab in Sebago Lake

A lakeside camp in Sebago gets a splashy upcycle

Homes, Sustainability

Retrofit on Rowe Hill

Maine Passive House Founder Jesper Kruse ups the efficiency of his modern homestead

Art, Homes, Sustainability, Sustainable Spaces

Wheaton Island: The Isle of Light

On Wheaton Island each summer, artists Bo Bartlett and Betsy Eby get back to nature and down to work

Homes, Sustainability, Sustainable Spaces

Modern Munjoy

A custom home in Portland's East End that's high on design and perfect for stargazing and city living

Explore, Sustainability

The Sustainable Portland Guide

Places in Portland promoting sustainable lifestyles and plant based eats