Committed to environmental stewardship since its founding more than 90 years ago, L.L. Bean enjoys a level of shopper loyalty as dedicated as its environmental stance.

This adaptation of a prototype created by Boston-based Bergmeyer Associates Inc. accommodates the interactive and educational services provided to customers, emotionally connects with shoppers, embodies the retailer's shared values, develops a sense of community, responds to regional influences, and connects with the local environment.

All new L.L. Bean stores are built to meet or exceed the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED standards; this store is part of USGBC’s LEED for Retail-CI pilot program and was built to LEED Silver standards. The incorporation of environmentally friendly building materials and fixtures and the use of systems and technology to increase energy efficiency reduce the store’s environmental footprint.

Materials and Fixtures
Custom fixtures by a local New England company use reclaimed wood and steel. Fixtures, cashwraps, and cabinetry incorporate reclaimed bead-board, barn boards, and wood from pickle barrels. Flooring includes carpet with recycled content and rubber flooring. Wall panels of reclaimed wood serve as a backdrop, while low-VOC paints and adhesives throughout the space contribute to a healthy indoor air quality.

Energy
Lighting design reduces overall energy consumption by maximizing daylighting. Lighting controls supplement the daylight with energy-efficient fixtures only as needed, and motion sensors control light and energy use in areas that aren’t always occupied.

Waste management
More than 75 percent of the debris created during construction was sent to recycling facilities rather than landfills.