Many of my projects are “forever homes," including this one in a modest residential development in Brunswick, Maine, for a couple who had recently retired and wanted a house they wouldn’t have to worry about—including the energy bills. Even though the sunny south side faces a wooded preservation area (and the woodland path that inspired the project’s name), we included enough south-facing roof area and made the house efficient enough that the owners only have to pay a monthly connection fee for being tied to the electrical grid. We collaborated with the talented Catherine Weiland of Balance Design Studio on the kitchen design, and Emerald Builders brought their usual attention to detail. You can read more about the project here: https://greenmainehomes.com/blog/trailsideandnetpositive.