Nestled in the steep terrain of Mill Valley, California - just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco - The Hillside House has just received the prestigious LEED for Homes Platinum Certification. With a team like SB Architects and McDonald Construction + Development, this house was destined to meet and exceed the standards required to receive such a certification. The LEED, (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating System is based upon a number of factors which contribute to a building's overall sustainability. The Hillside House's many green aspects include...
- Western Red Cedar Siding
- Energy Star Rated Whirlpool Appliances
- Kohler Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures
- Mythic Zero VOC Paints
- High Recycled Content Interior Concrete from Concreteworks
- Sustainably Produced Stone Veneers from Eldorado Stone
- Sustainably Harvested Floors and Cabinetry from Plantation Hardwoods
- New World Millworks, Reclaimed Timber, + Recycled Metal Roofing
LEED Platinum Certification aside, this home is GORGEOUS!
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