The 5 most popular posts of 2019
We looked back at the most popular posts of 2019 on greenmainehomes.com. Here they are for you to enjoy--again or for the first time--as you plan your sustainable home improvements. From sawmills to native plants, we hope these articles will provide inspiration in the new year.
Jonathon Lobozzo, one of the developers of Baird Landing, shows the third home in the development and explains plans to add seven more in the next two years. Photo by Tim Greenway
1. net-zero subdivisions
High-efficiency, single family net-zero and net-zero-ready homes (buildings that can generate as much energy as they consume during the year) have been appearing in Maine at a slow and steady pace for several years. This article features a new group of green neighborhoods taking root in Maine.
An inset sun room gazes out to the adjacent trail and invites wildlife watching while providing a cozy place to enjoy morning coffee.
2. trailside & net positive
Designed by Michael Maines Residential Design and built by Emerald Builders, this home is considered one of the most energy efficient in the state.
The team at Maine Heritage Timber Frames. From left to right: Kelly Mann, Ariel Burns, Ken Vorhees, and Mark Casad. Photo courtesy of Maine Heritage Timber Frames
3. maine sawmills
A new cohort of Maine builders is turning to locally-milled wood for its character and for its benefit to local jobs and to reducing carbon footprints.
Blue wood aster is an adaptable fall blooming perennial for tough urban conditions and shady woodland edges.
4. native beauty
Written by Heather McCargo, director of Wild Seed Project, this article explores the importance of native plants in the Maine landscape and their impact on combatting climate change.
5. new legislation ups the ante on building “upta code”
In July 2019, Governor Janet Mills signed several pieces of legislation that will help improve the energy efficiency of all new buildings – including homes and commercial buildings – constructed in Maine. This article explores this legislation piece by piece.