At Taggart Construction we have built a range of new homes in a variety of designs - from a brick Greek Revival home in an urban setting to a lakefront home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. We will work with your architect or you may wish to consider the design services offered by our architect and design staff.

Living and working on the Maine coast, we understand the unique stresses that the New England environment can place on a home or office building. High performance, energy efficiency and occupant health are all part of our sustainable best building practices.

New Construction more photos (3) Terrapin Passive Biddeford, Maine Under Construction Contact: Peter Taggart Designer: Kevin Moquin, AIA, LEED AP more photos (7) Merrymeeting Bay Home Bowdoinham, ME Under Construction Designer: Kevin Moquin, AIA, LEED AP Built on the existing foundation of a rustic multi-generation family cabin, the new summer residence slightly expands the footprint and adds modern amenities. On a pristine peninsula surrounded by Merrymeeting Bay, careful design and planning minimizes environmental impact. Batteries charged by solar panels and back-up generator provide power Woodstove for supplemental heat Hot water from Rinnai heater New septic system installed to protect sensitive environment Insulated low E windows Metal roof Sustainable torrified poplar siding more photos (10) Woods Pond Home Bridgton, ME Under Construction Designer: Kevin Moquin, AIA, LEED AP Energy efficient lakefront home designed with minimal impact to surrounding environment. Geothermal heat source Insulated concrete foundation (ICF) Portable electric crane for sensitive sitework Engineered floor framing system minimizes amount of wood required with less drilling for electrical, radiant tubing, water and waste lines Panelized wall construction High performance building envelope using dense-pac cellulose, spray foam and rigid insulation (Walls R-26, Roof system R-52) Triple-glazed, low-e windows Metal roof with solar reflective coating Heat recovery system ventilation source ABS piping for plumbing drain and waste lines Locally sourced stone for foundation covering Solar hot water with set-up for future PV system more photos (12) Windpointe Home Freeport, ME 2009 Designer: Taggart Const./Curt Jensch A.AIA After building their barn and renovating their cottage, the Windpointe homeowners chose Taggart Construction to build a third project, a new residence for their growing family. This 2600 square foot home complements the barn and guest cottage already located on the property. Among the many energy efficient and environment friendly aspects of this house are: Passive solar design with radiant concrete flooring Solar hot water House is prepped for future PV (photovoltaic) cells High performance building envelope Dense-Pac cellulose and 1½” rigid insulation for and exterior wall R-value of 26 Roof insulation R-value of 52 Energy recovery ventilation system Locally sourced hardwood flooring ABS piping for plumbing systems Passive radon system more photos (12) Cole Farms Home Scarborough, ME 2008 Designer: Richard Renner Architects Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this beautiful 6000+ square foot home spans three floors and connects to its garage by a glass bridge. Plantings on the bridge roof will create an environment friendly “green roof.” Other green design features of this oceanfront home include: 2.1 kW PV solar array Solar hot water with excess heat generated during non-use periods supplementing the radiant heating system Triple-glazed double low-e insulated fiberglass windows Metal roof with solar reflective coating Dense-Pac cellulose and 2” rigid insulation for an exterior wall R-value of 28 Heat recovery ventilation system FSC certified, reclaimed hardwood flooring Locally sourced stone for chimney and foundation ABS piping for plumbing systems High efficiency gas boiler FSC certified kitchen cabinetry and millwork more photos (10) Jordan Meadows Home Gorham, ME 2007 Designer: Taggart Const./Curt Jensch A.AIA Recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified, the Jordan Meadows home is energy efficient, high performance and environment friendly. Features included are: Passive solar design Stained concrete floor as thermal mass Advanced framing techniques minimize waste and efficiently utilize resources Rain screen wall system Rainwater harvesting and storage system Permaculture landscape design Sustainable cabinetry more photos (12) Great Diamond Home Great Diamond Island, ME 2006 Designer: Scott Teas, AIA / TFH Architects Great Diamond Island home features: Stunning views of Hussey Sound and Casco Bay islands An attached two bedroom guest wing Wraparound porch and balconies overlooking the ocean Open plan dining and living areas Custom cherry kitchen Exquisite cherry trim and millwork more photos (8) Pleasant Hill Home Freeport, ME 2005 Designer: Taggart Const./Curt Jensch A.AIA High performance, environmentally conscious home Awarded the first LEED for Homes certification by the US Green Building Council Passive solar design Active photovoltaic solar collection with grid-connected net metering High performance windows with argon fill and low E glass Custom kitchen built by Freeport Woodworking using sustainable materials High efficiency on-demand gas boiler Standing seam metal roof, super-insulated building envelope more photos (11) Shore Road Home Cape Elizabeth, ME 2004 Designer: Lynn Shaffer, AIA Architect owned oceanfront home Collaborative building process with Owner-Architect Dramatic and exposed site with panoramic views of three Portland lighthouses Large four season porch with custom dual-sided fireplace Curved ceilings and vertical grain Douglas fir trim details Custom millwork and kitchen by Freeport Woodworking built with FSC-certified maple plywood Radiant floor heating Standing seam metal roof more photos (8) Chebeague Island Home Chebeague Island, ME 2004 Designer: Taggart Const./Curt Jensch A.AIA Energy efficient, environmentally conscious island home A blend of Maine island traditions and modern design Radiant slab with high efficiency boiler operating on biodiesel Built with locally harvested lumber and FSC-certified cedar shingles Freeport Woodworking designed and built the contemporary-European style kitchen, using FSC-certified maple plywood Masonry heater Passive solar design and daylighting in combination with energy efficient lighting Active solar collection - Photovoltaic array is grid connected to send surplus back into local energy grid more photos (10) Birch Point Home Freeport, ME 2004 Designer: Taggart Const./Curt Jensch A.AIA Contemporary loft design with traditional Maine materials, featuring: Integrated hillside design incorporates natural daylighting and elevated views to estuary Radiant floor heat under bamboo flooring and tile Built with certified lumber Efficient Energy Star lighting and appliances and use of energy modeling during design Cantilevered decks with translucent roofing Custom steel staircase more photos (9) Littlejohn Island Home Littlejohn Island, ME 2002 Designer: Scott Simons Architects Curved balconies with stainless steel railings Standing seam metal roofing Extensive interior cabinetry and millwork by Freeport Woodworking more photos (3) Greek Revival House at Pineland Center New Gloucester, ME 2001 Designer: Taggart Construction/Jim Young Design and construction of new 2,500 sq ft Greek Revival house, a combination of brick, stone and wood. more photos (4) New Meadows River Home West Bath, ME 2001 Designer: Taggart Construction/Jim Young First Energy Star rated home built by a contractor in Maine featuring: Radiant floor heat Solar sun tubes GFX heat recovery system Exhaust only ventilation system Slate tile floor Wrap around porch Cathedral ceilings, trapezoid windows more photos (7) Meadow Home Yarmouth, ME 1997 Designer: Scott Simons, AIA Passive solar home featuring: Radiant Slab over a full basement Built with sustainably harvested lumber from frame to finish Exhaust only ventilation and whole house cooling fan Custom maple stairs, tile floors, soapstone counters, screen porch Lots of south facing glass with overhangs to keep out summer sun Standing seam metal roof, pre-primed cedar exterior trim Locally harvested cedar shingles

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