Gambrel Inspiration, Contemporary Technology

This new home draws its primary design inspiration from the turn-of-the century gambrel shingled cottages of the region. However, Oceanside Builders engineered a novel combination solar and geothermal system for heating this and other buildings on the property. Unconventional building materials, like cement shingles on the exterior facade, were used to increase overall structural sustainability.

The challenges of the exposed site, as well as Smith’s desire to push the envelope of green construction practices, have resulted in a real example of contemporary Maine home and design.

Architect: Carpenter and MacNeille

Found in Maine Home and Design, April 2012 and December 2014: “Works of Architecture” #8 on the list