A house is the work of Kanner Architects in the hills of Oakland, California. Description of Kanner Architects: Located in Oakland, California, in the down-sloping site high above the bay of San Francisco, this house is designed to capture the magnificent view stretching from the Gulf of Bright to the Golden Gate Bridge. Floor to ceiling glass clean way for unobstructed views. Especially the south-west orientation of the power required overhang to reduce glare and soften the light quality at home.

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Perched in the Oakland Hills on a double-sized 13,000 sq. ft. multi-layer lot overlooking San Francisco Bay, the award-winning Margarido House exemplifies outstanding, sustainable design. Over 4,600 sq. ft. on two levels, the new five-bedroom, five-bath masterpiece features designer finishes throughout, and an open floor plan that takes full advantage of the breathtaking views.

The Margarido House is 55 percent more energy efficient than California’s Title 24 energy standards. The home features extensive green building components such as eco-friendly Western Red Cedar siding, a planted green roof garden and deck, on-site rain and ground water reclamation, in-floor hydronic heating, and solar electric and solar thermal (hot water) systems.

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