 Sustainable Structures, Inc. is fiercely committed to remodeling buildings to be more sustainable. They also design and build energy-efficient new homes and are experts in historical restorations. They utilize local materials, eco-friendly finishes and energy-efficient features. Their motto explains it all: "We're green because it's what we believe in". They work to make homes pleasing to both the eye and the earth. Located in Whitefield, Maine, Sustainable Structures, Inc. serves customers throughout the entire State of Maine.
Throughout the building and renovation process, Sustainable Structures, Inc. uses their vast knowledge and building science diagnostic equipment to ensure that every home is resource efficient. Sustainable Structures, Inc. defines green in a different way than many other companies. To them, green is using locally-sourced, high-quality materials and creating buildings that perform efficiently throughout the entire time they exist.
Sustainable Structures, Inc.'s take on green is an example of how they differ from other companies. For some environmentalist, any green action is good. For Sustainable Structures, Inc., they've done their research and understand how their way of going green makes the most sense. For example, by using local timber Sustainable Structures, Inc. reduces the miles traveled by their raw materials. Bamboo flown or driven from thousands of miles away might be considered to be a renewable material, since bamboo grows so quickly. However, that bamboo has to travel a significant distance, which increases its environmental impact and carbon footprint. By contrast, timber derived from Maine forests has a much smaller carbon footprint.
The most distinguishing factor about Sustainable Structures, Inc. is that the people who run the company really do believe in sustainability. The four men that comprise Sustainable Structures, Inc., Curry Caputo, Troy Ireland, Dion Olmstead and Jamie Olsen have years of experience with sustainability. Curry lives in an off-grid home powered by solar photovoltaic panels. He is a self-professed man with a passion for the environment. Ireland lives in a restored historic home and is committed to a cleaner, healthier environment. Olmstead lives on an old farm house and is passionate about environmental preservation. Part of his property was transformed into a permanent conservation easement, too. Olsen, who used to be a dairy farmer, lives in the woods of Maine. He is guided by a desire to give his children a brighter future by conserving Maine's energy one building at a time.
Sustainable Structures, Inc. is a passionate company. They truly believe in what they're doing. If you live in Maine and want to transform your home into a sustainable structure, EnviroCitizen.org believes that these guys are the ones to call.
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