Sustainable Tamalpais Residence in Mill Valley, California

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Distant view of Tamalpais Residence - Distant view of Tamalpais Residence

An exterior staircase provides access to the house - An exterior staircase provides access to the house

Street side entrance and a staircase leading to the lower levels of the house - Street side entrance and a staircase leading to the lower levels of the house

Windows feature sun awnings - Windows feature sun awnings

Side view of Tamalpais Residence - Side view of Tamalpais Residence

Entrance staircase with a louvre system - Entrance staircase with a louvre system

Louvre system - Louvre system

Outdoor hallway - Outdoor hallway

Outdoor area - Outdoor area

Narrow side windows maximize natural light inside the house - Narrow side windows maximize natural light inside the house

Top level balcony's glass railings allow unobstructed views of the green locale - Top level balcony's glass railings allow unobstructed views of the green locale

Bright doors makes for an eye catchy accent in a red rust metal siding - Bright doors makes for an eye catchy accent in a red rust metal siding

Different levels of the house have their own outdoor lounge spaces - Different levels of the house have their own outdoor lounge spaces

House terrace overlooking the fresh green surroundings - House terrace overlooking the fresh green surroundings

Sun awnings double as window visors - Sun awnings double as window visors

Outdoor dining area - Outdoor dining area

Kitchen features a huge window and plenty of storage space - Kitchen features a huge window and plenty of storage space

Modern minimalist bathroom features a bathtub and a glass shower stall - Modern minimalist bathroom features a bathtub and a glass shower stall

Wall-sized storage allows for a clean and neat look in the rooms - Wall-sized storage allows for a clean and neat look in the rooms

Spacious bedroom - Spacious bedroom

Storage space is enhanced with wooden cabinet walls in the bedroom - Storage space is enhanced with wooden cabinet walls in the bedroom

Inside the glass staircase allows the interior to be light and airy - Inside the glass staircase allows the interior to be light and airy

Home library - Home library

Glass door shows off the wine collection in a storage room - Glass door shows off the wine collection in a storage room

In the living room the modern style dictates the aesthetics - In the living room the modern style dictates the aesthetics

Driveway - Driveway

Tamalpais Residence by Zack deVito Architecture + Construction - Tamalpais Residence by Zack deVito Architecture + Construction

Sustainable Tamalpais Residence in Mill Valley, California

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An exterior staircase provides access to the house

Street side entrance and a staircase leading to the lower levels of the house

Narrow side windows maximize natural light inside the house

Top level balcony's glass railings allow unobstructed views of the green locale

Bright doors makes for an eye catchy accent in a red rust metal siding

Different levels of the house have their own outdoor lounge spaces

House terrace overlooking the fresh green surroundings

Kitchen features a huge window and plenty of storage space

Modern minimalist bathroom features a bathtub and a glass shower stall

Wall-sized storage allows for a clean and neat look in the rooms

Storage space is enhanced with wooden cabinet walls in the bedroom

Inside the glass staircase allows the interior to be light and airy

Glass door shows off the wine collection in a storage room

In the living room the modern style dictates the aesthetics

Tamalpais Residence by Zack deVito Architecture + Construction

Looking at the Tamalpais Residence that sits in the Mill Valley of California it’s hard to imagine it’s just five minutes away from the downtown. Perched on a side of a hill this rusty metal building offers incredible views from almost every side.

While it boasts 4,012 square feet (372 sq m) of space the house was designed to be sustainable, energy-efficient, and maintenance-free. And its interior design is flexible due to a growing family. Three out of five bedrooms in the house can make a master bedroom, a family room, or a home office depending on the residents’ needs.

Using solar energy for heating and cooling the house features numerous large windows. While they are enhancing natural lighting, it is complemented with LED lights. No less numerous are the outdoor areas. There is a lounging area on every level of the house, offering amazing views of the surrounding trees and greenery.

Standing on a road the house has a small driveway that leads directly to the garage. And a few accesses allow entrance to each level of the house.

Maximizing storage space in every room from kitchen to bedroom made for a very clean look. In the living room a floor-to-ceiling open bookshelf could house an entire library. In addition the house also boasts a wine storage room with a glass door. And it doesn’t just show off the collection but also contributes to the airy open layout the architects tried to achieve. (Photography by Bruce Damonte)