Lassel Architects in South Berwick, Maine (207) 384-2049 • lasselarchitects.com

From solar panels and oversized windows that bolster natural light to the timing of construction—during autumn to avoid disturbing wildlife—special care was taken to ensure this seacoast home has a minimal impact on the environment.

What the judges said: The simple box form of this three-story home is well-suited, providing an optimal building volume and envelope as a response to energy requirements, while still offering quite a generous amount of glazing. The magnitude and integrated use of sustainable strategies is to be commended.