# Sustainable Californian Abodes The Hillside House is a Sustainable Property with Skylight Views By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-property References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/09/23/hillside-house-by-sb-architects/) & [sb-architects](http://www.sb-architects.com/) San Francisco-based studio SB Architects designed the '[Hillside House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1),' a highly sustainable property located across from the Golden Gate Bridge, in Mill Valley, California. The international office is recognized for their site-sensitive work, which incorporates both quality design and high sustainability. The home is perched upon a [steep hillside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capuchinas-house), necessitating a vertical design plan. The architects arranged the home over four-storeys, with private and public living spaces located on different floors of the residence. Several [covered outdoor terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home) allow for inclusive views of the San Francisco skyline. The LEED Platinum custom home is clad in Western red cedar and features low-flow plumbing appliances, recycled interior concrete, sustainably produced stone veneers and harvested flooring. These are just a few of the green elements that make the home a sustainable option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Architects and builders are increasingly exploring new sustainable techniques for constructing buildings and homes. - **Vertical Design Plan:** With limited space and increasing population density, design plans for tall structures are becoming a popular trend. - **LEED Certification:** Green buildings and homes with LEED certification are gaining popularity and increasing in demand. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of sustainable and vertical building designs. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit by adopting new, sustainable building techniques and materials that can reduce costs and environmental impact. - **Real Estate:** The growing demand for eco-friendly and energy-efficient homes presents a great opportunity for real estate agents and property developers to offer sustainable housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Hillside Bay Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagoon-view-residence.md) - [Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Wildfire-Preventative Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agd.md) - [Elevated Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home.md) - [Mid-Century Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-schcketanz.md)