July 2025

The science & art of good lighting

Better lighting isn't just about more lighting but more thoughtful lighting.

Rain screens: what they are and how to use them

All homes, regardless of siding material, are required by code to have a protective outer wrap or membrane known as a water-resistive barrier (WRB). A WRB's function is straightforward and essential: to keep precipitation like rain and snow from entering a home's structural frame and thermal barrier. But many builders and homeowners elect to go a step further with a rain screen.

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Building Science: Energy Modeling

For homeowners considering a new build or renovation, energy modeling might sound like a complex, technical term, but it's actually an incredibly valuable tool that ensures your home is designed to perform optimally—both in energy efficiency and comfort.

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Climate data helps homebuyers understand climate risks

More homeowners are looking for insurance to project them from losses due to natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, but the cost is rising and catching up to the true extent of the loss.

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Find a green home professional

Check out the green homes business directory to find experts specializing in healthy, efficient, sustainable Maine homes.

Assured Solar Energy

Barnes Custom Window Treatments

Central Maine Crane

Mottram Architecture

Upcoming events

Lake Friendly Landscaping Workshop • Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation

July 19, Raymond

Invasive Plant Educational Workshop • UMaine Cooperative Extension

July 22, Dover-Foxcroft

Summer Breakfast Series • E2Tech

July 24, Portland

Build Smart Series Part 1: Smallest Small Homes • Backyard ADUs

July 24, online

2021 IECC Residential Essentials • passivhausMAINE

July 24, Skowhegan

2021 IECC Residential Essentials • passivhausMAINE

July 25, Portland

Gardening for Biodiversity Book Party • Wild Seed Project

July 28, Portland

Repair Cafe • Center for an Ecology-Based Economy

August 1, Norway

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