The Lean Too House - contemporary - exterior - portland maine

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by David Matero Architecture

Bath, ME, US 04530 · 91 photos

The Lean Too House

http://davidmatero.com

All photos by Darren Setlow Photography

What Houzz contributors are saying:

added by John Hill to Night and Day Differences in Exteriors

During the day the subtle colors of the fiber cement panels are apparent as the interiors fade away behind the glass.More:Architecture at Night: Lanterns in the LandscapeTranslucent Surfaces: A Canvas for Light and Shadow

added by Becky Harris to Houzz Tour: Energy-Efficient, 'Lean' House in Maine

They completed construction around New Year's Day 2012, a great time of year to test how the energy-efficient elements stood up to the cold Maine winters. The envelope is very tight. "Insulation is key, especially in the attic," says Matero. "Houses lose most of their heat through the roof during the cold months. The walls, roof and basement were thoroughly insulated to LEED certification standards." This also means bringing in fresh air mechanically through a Rinnai air handler.Matero used low-maintenance and durable materials such as a metal roof and fiber cement siding. The facade is broken up by board and batten accents. "The galvalume roof changes from grays to blues. It's very organic. It looks like metal but reflects the color of the sky," says Matero.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

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Windows shaded

added by Dwelltech Solutions LLC to dwelltechsolutions's ideas (3 weeks ago)

"Insulation is key, especially in the attic." So true!

added by tcengic to tcengic's ideas (3 weeks ago)

pergola

added by qbryant to new build (5 weeks ago)

House

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window

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sun screen

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Two sidings

added by spyder_web56 to exterior (6 weeks ago)

Mixture of cement fiber products

added by maclark09 to maclark09's ideas (8 weeks ago)

Metal roof

added by jodisargent to Exterior (2 months ago)

love it

added by katpete to exterior (2 months ago)

Paint Colors

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Pare-soleil

added by lyael to Exteriors (3 months ago)

cladding

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metal roof

added by jessica562 to New Home Ideas (3 months ago)

FIber Cement Siding

added by General Roofing Systems Canada (GRS) to Galvalume Roof (3 months ago)

Galvalume

added by searchin4rainbow to searchin4rainbow's ideas (4 months ago)

great shading for summer sun

added by smphouzz to Front yard and architectural details (4 months ago)

Window updates

added by mjmiller_color to mjmiller_color's ideas (4 months ago)

Metal roof

added by ginnypitts to chase (4 months ago)

structures over windows

added by halchies to halchies's ideas (4 months ago)

How to break up the lines on a simple structure

added by Marilyn Jeffers to Ski House (5 months ago)

Nice accent corner for siding

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Exterior?

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exterior

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porch roof

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sunshades, roof, energy efficiency

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Trellis

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Awning racks, corner windows

added by buddha_dean to buddha_dean's ideas (7 months ago)

Overhang over door for our windows

added by Wanda Sieber to Beach Lane (7 months ago)

2 Fixed awnings for stairs window?

added by dfurst to dfurst's Ideas (7 months ago)

Oveprhang

added by anitaprojects to anitaprojects's ideas (8 months ago)

natural wood combined with painted and industrial finish

added by ramonalj to Exterior (9 months ago)

Corner wrap of vertical

added by amamamason to exterior (9 months ago)

Break it up

added by kristinsolomonscott to kristinsolomonscott's ideas (9 months ago)

siding (cement)

added by Kyle McCurry to kylemccurry's ideas (10 months ago)

just looks sweet. functional shades outside

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added by mevalley to mevalley's ideas (10 months ago)

Fiber cement siding, made interesting by placing some on the vertical

added by lilyphoenix to Exterior Ideas (10 months ago)

"The galvalume roof changes from grays to blues. It's very organic. It looks like metal but reflects the color of the sky," says Matero.

added by rockitz to rockitz's ideas (10 months ago)

"awnings"

added by idealover22 to idealover22's ideas (10 months ago)

outside

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Section siding?

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sun shades

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awning above windows

added by bushby to bushby's ideas (10 months ago)

do it yourself south upstairs window shade

added by andyritchie to andyritchie's Ideas (10 months ago)

like the overhangs

added by france0424 to france0424's ideas (10 months ago)

the awnings keep the summer sun out but allow the winter sun because of the angle of the awning

added by emedio to emedio's ideas (10 months ago)

Pergolas sur fenetres

added by msgilardi to msgilardi's Favorites (10 months ago)

Sunshades

added by bljdb to Deck (10 months ago)

note the overhang above door

added by marksaunto to marksaunto's ideas (10 months ago)

Exterior siding change at corner

added by bhusak to bhusak's ideas (10 months ago)

cover

added by javier0688 to fresh ideas (10 months ago)

Sun blocs shades

added by davegroff to Arch (10 months ago)

Sun shade detail

added by Anderson Architecture, PLLC to Kuzma (10 months ago)

Galvalume roof reflects the color of the sky

added by nstrong to Kitchen make over (10 months ago)

Window awning idea. Change direction of wood on top to an angle to divert light and water.

added by mariemarin to mariemarin's ideas (10 months ago)

shades au-dessus des fenêtres

added by stagstud to stagstud's Favorites (10 months ago)

Metal Roof and attached pergolas

added by Duket Architects Planners to joe_thourot's ideas (10 months ago)

sun shade

added by JM Gwidt to jm_gwidt's ideas (10 months ago)

comb. of steel roof and cement siding w/ board and batten

added by blhoza to blhoza's Ideas (10 months ago)

sunshades

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Sidings and color

added by Valerie White to Modern farmhouse (10 months ago)

added by bigbetty to curb appeal (10 months ago)

arch appeal

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window sun shades

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LEED house

added by designer65 to designer65's ideas (10 months ago)

fascad

added by vickisuenuzum to vickisuenuzum's ideas (10 months ago)

okay maybe it needs a solid surface over the doors.

added by mexi to mexi's ideas (10 months ago)

Shade Window Treatment

added by Paint Creek to Entries (10 months ago)

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I like this "green" house

added by spatric to Buildings (10 months ago)

LEED House

added by zingopink to Building the dream (10 months ago)

Maine Lean house. Metal roof, fibre cement siding, douglas fir sunshades.

added by norahnau to norahnau's ideas (10 months ago)

vertical siding contrastng with horizontal

added by leslie to MJ (10 months ago)

Shed roof

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Roof for patio

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Window Sun Blockers

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sun shades

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siding

added by amyosto to Cabins and cottages (10 months ago)

Sun shades and overhang, different siding materials and metal roof.

added by KBDesign to kbriggs11758's Favorites (10 months ago)

Beautiful open spaces with tons of light. Who says energy efficiency doesn't look good?

added by micheleh22 to My Wishlist (10 months ago)

roofing?

added by kambim to kambim's ideas (10 months ago)

coordenados da fachada

added by quincyw to quincyw's Favorites (10 months ago)

Sun shade window overhangs, made of Douglass fir

added by youngpamyang to youngpamyang's ideas (10 months ago)

Outdoor window sunshading idea.

added by sammymagee to eco friendly house (10 months ago)

They completed construction around New Year's Day 2012, a great time of year to test how the energy-efficient elements stood up to the cold Maine winters. The envelope is very tight. "Insulation is key, especially in the attic," says Matero. "Houses lose most of their heat through the roof during the cold months. The walls, roof and basement were thoroughly insulated to LEED certification standards." This also means bringing in fresh air mechanically through a Rinnai air handler. Matero used low-maintenance and durable materials such as a metal roof and fiber cement siding. The facade is broken up by board and batten accents. "The galvalume roof changes from grays to blues. It's very organic. It looks like metal but reflects the color of the sky," says Matero.

added by areedw to areedw's ideas (10 months ago)

sweet maine house

added by jmoorecoll to Kitchen addition (10 months ago)

Slatted shades over windows

added by jayschap to jayschap's ideas (10 months ago)

exterior