The Old Hopkins Road House is celebrated for its achievements in sustainable design. It has now received four certifications including LEED Platinum (USGBC), Certified Net Zero Energy Building (LBC), Petal Certified (LBC), and PHIUS+ Source Zero (PHIUS) along with numerous awards. As a pioneer in passive design, the road to such decorated success came with many obstacles.

An architect uses watercoloring to explore atmosphere, mood, and form in a fluid, expressive way that digital tools often can’t capture. The unpredictable nature of watercolor allows ideas to evolve organically, inspiring new spatial concepts. Through soft washes and bold strokes, Miche Booz conveys light, materiality, and emotion early in the design process. It’s not just illustration, it’s imagination in motion.

Native landscaping, which incorporates plants naturally found in the region, supports both the health of the site and its larger ecosystem. By improving water management and strengthening biodiversity, these landscapes create lasting benefits beyond their aesthetic appeal. With insect and bird populations declining, largely due to the loss of native habitats, we have an opportunity as designers of the built environment to help restore balance and foster resilience.

An inspirational site on the Bay of Fundy didn't stop architect Miche Booz from plunging into the icy waters of the Bay of Fundy to envision a new home at the top of a soaring cliff. The design frames sweeping views, grounds itself in the rugged landscape, and offers refuge while remaining deeply connected to the elements.

A historic preservation architect approaches a neglected barn with both respect and purpose. The goal is not only to stabilize and protect the structure but also to envision how it can be adapted to meet today’s needs while retaining its historic character. Adaptive reuse allows barns to serve new functions, whether as event venues, residences, or community spaces without losing the authenticity that makes them valuable.