The Hillside House is a remarkable project by SB Architects, a San Francisco-based practice. As its name clearly suggests, the residence is located on a steep hill, and this has played a decisive role in its very vertical design. It can be found in Mill Valley, California, “just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco”.
It is a beautiful four-storey home built by renowned green builders McDonald Construction & Development. Perfectly combining high sustainability with high-end living, the residence features numerous eco qualities, such as high recycled content interior concrete, sustainably-harvested cabinetry and floors, sustainably-produced stone veneers, reclaimed timber and recycled metal roofing, zero-VOC paints, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. This is the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom house in Marin County.
Photos by: Mariko Reed
Ah, a hillside house that’s both green and glamorous—because obviously, saving the planet means you need four stories and a view. Who knew sustainability required such an architectural ego boost? Still, impressive work by SB Architects.
Thank you! Our goal was to blend sustainability with stunning design, proving eco-friendly living can be both functional and beautiful—without compromise.