Sustainable Building Awards 2025 Cottage Advisors is a Maine-based, multi-generational family business dedicated to designing and building cottage communities that combine timeless architecture, efficient living, and a true sense of neighbourhood. Its clients include homebuyers seeking high-quality, low-maintenance living; investors and landowners pursuing smart development opportunities; and municipalities looking to expand housing options through responsible design. The first seed of Cottage Advisors was sowed in 1976, when Founder Howard Hall dedicated to plant roots and develop his first residential community. Howard was a noted Massachusetts Real Estate and Land Use Attorney for more than three decades, in addition to his role as a developer. In 2005, Howard established Cottage Advisors, fuelled by his newfound passion for making efficient use of land with high-quality homes that are Best Sustainable Cottage Home Builder 2025 – North America & BUILD Low-Impact Construction Excellence Award 2025 Pocket neighbourhoods are becoming an increasingly popular option across the property market, offering a unique perspective on residential design and community living. These neighbourhoods are intentionally created to promote interaction and collaboration among residents, providing a place where community is transformed from a concept into a daily lived experience. This perspective is being championed by Cottage Advisors, a family-owned design and construction business dedicated to creating residential cottage neighbourhoods that emphasise communityfocused, sustainable living. We took a closer look at the company below, following its well-deserved recognition in the Sustainable Building Awards 2025. designed for socialising. He deplored the country-wide shift from 1950s-era close-knit neighbourhoods, whilst also recognising the need for affordable recreational properties that the working family could enjoy. With this new chapter, Howard set out to reintroduce the neighbourhood feeling that many modern residential developments have been sorely lacking, providing a sense of community to a new generation of homeowners. Howard was joined in 2007 by his son, Howard “Chip” Hall, whose primary responsibilities include site selection, property entitlement, and community development oversight. Before entering the family business, Chip held senior management positions across a number of high technology companies, including seven startups – two of which he co-founded. This experience has been instrumental to Chip’s success in the field, and, to date, he has now overseen the permitting and development of more than 500 cottages.
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