For the Birds

 The new contact station in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine has something for everyone, even the birds!

During the planning and design process it was important to all involved to create a structure that intrudes as little as possible on the land and ecosystem. This included using as little concrete and steel as possible; using our glulam and other lumber for the main framing, passive utilities, and honoring the history and customs of the Wabanki people native to the area. 

One newer aspect of eco-conscious design is using bird safe glass. A shocking amount of birds die each year from collisions with glass and pose a threat to bird populations. This article below details the use and importance of the glass: 

https://maineaudubon.org/news/new-katahdin-woods-and-waters-nm-contact-station-is-beautiful-and-bird-safe

Unalam is proud to be a part of projects that are, as Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga Nation, says "friendly with the earth."