The house was designed to be virtually maintenance free with pre-finished or naturally weathering materials.

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1 441 Tamalpais Avenue, Mill Valley Architect s Description and Amenities Sustainable & energy efficient with smart-home capability Designed as if we lived here Maintenance free exterior Flexible, spatially dynamic floor plan The goals for this project were multi-faceted and ambitious design a modern, sustainable and energy efficient home that has the highest level of craft and attention to detail. The floor plan is open and spacious, providing function and flexibility. Three of the five bedrooms are designed with flexible use in mind they can be master bedrooms, an in-law unit, home office or family room. The house can be easily adapted to the needs of the owner, and it can change in time as the family grows and needs change. Special attention was paid to energy efficiency starting with the 10Kw solar PV system, which provides the energy for the 300% efficient mini-split heat pump heating and air conditioning. The house has an abundance of large windows, minimizing the need for lighting, which is 100% LED or high efficacy. Where possible, materials were sourced to be reclaimed or made form recycled content. Indoor life quality is enhanced by the natural light, access to the exterior form every room and attention to indoor air quality. The house was designed to be virtually maintenance free with pre-finished or naturally weathering materials. The architect/builder team was focused on providing the highest quality construction, with an obsessive attention to refining every element, expressing the natural characteristics of materials and refining the sense of craft and quality in even the smallest details. 441 Tamalpais was designed and built as if we were going to live here. We considered the plan, details and materials we wanted in our house, and which we hope will adapt well to your house. The location is five minutes from downtown, yet secluded, private and serene, close to hiking trails and the end of the road, so low traffic flow. 5 Bedrooms, 4½ Bathrooms, family room, open plan living/dining/kitchen Interior: Approximately 4,012 square feet Garage: Approximately 476 square feet Decks: Approximately 2,875 square feet

2 Amenities & Details 95% New Construction Infrastructure & Systems - Upgraded existing foundation and 40% new foundation - Full seismic upgrade to current code - 95% new framing - New modified bitumen roof - All new plumbing and electrical systems with copper water pipes and cast iron sewer pipes - New electric high efficiency, multi-unit, zoned heat pump heating and air conditioning system - Fully wired (CAT6) for data and audio/visual - New 75 gallon high efficiency gas water heater - New fire sprinkler system throughout - All new insulation, exceeding minimum California energy requirements - All new thermally broken, dual pane Bonelli doors and windows - New energy efficient six-person spa All new interior and exterior finishes and trim Exterior Finishes - 95% maintenance free exterior materials - Custom Corten steel rain screen siding - Integral color acrylic and cement stucco - Maintenance free translucent Acrylic decks - Maintenance free Bamboo decking - Custom stairs, railings and awnings of unfinished, cedar and redwood - Custom entry door Interior Finishes - Custom cabinets with eco friendly Shinokki pre-finished oak and walnut veneer panels - Custom Corian sink/counters in all baths and laundry - Walk-in linen closet with custom shelving - Custom steel and acrylic stairs and steel shelving - Custom two-story book shelves and library ladder - Gas fireplace with custom hearth and surround - Built in custom mill work in virtually every room - Custom climate controlled wine cellar & wine refer on main level - New Bosch, Thermador and Viking appliances - Custom double stainless steel sink and second prep sink with ISE disposals - InstaHot water filter and dispenser - Hansgrohe, Toto, Kohler and other plumbing fixtures - 98% LED lighting throughout - Custom quartz and steel and wood counters

3 - Closets fully appointed - New drywall throughout with level 5 finish Energy & Sustainability - New 10Kw Solar Photovoltaic system, owned, not leased - 300% efficient HVAC heat pump system - Whole house, 24/7 automatic Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRV) - All new thermally broken Bonelli doors and windows - Bamboo decking with high recycled content - Wired for electric vehicle charging - Hardwood floors throughout to increase air quality - All no VOC or low VOC paints and finishes - Toto dual flush toilets - Laundry to landscape water diverter (use biodegradable detergent) - Electric mat radiant heat in main bathrooms - Remote controlled operable skylight to increase ventilation and air circulation - Drought tolerant landscaping with drip irrigation Automation & Audio Visual - House is fully wired for data (CAT6) and AV, speaker locations in all major rooms, wired for surround sound in three locations. - Control4 home automation system, controls a multitude of activities. Fully set up on the living level, easily expanded for whole house control. Wall control pads on two floors, can be controlled from smart phones and tablets with a free app. Control4 is an easily expandable system that allows for integration with outer systems for complete home automation. - Video entry intercom integrated into Control4 - Wired for security cameras at key locations integrated into Control4 with remote viewing capability Nest thermostats and smoke detectors integrated into Control4, HVAC optimization - Control4 capability: Remote access for real time video Remote access for heating and cooling Whole house lighting and alarm control Entry door access from phone or tablet

4 Architect/Builder Jim Zack, Lise de Vito and Bruce Wickstrom Zack/de Vito Architecture + Construction is a San Francisco based architecture and Design/Build company with a reputation for designing and building award winning homes of distinction. Recent projects and awards include: Steel House 1 & 2, Noe Valley, San Francisco Builder Magazine s 2014 Builder s Choice Grand Award Laidley Street Residence, Glen Park, San Francisco AIA East Bay 2010 Merit Award AIA 2009 National Housing Award AIA San Francisco 2009 Excellence in Architecture Award Builder Magazine s 2009 Builder s Choice Merit Award

5 Super Duper Burger, Mill Valley San Francisco AIA Home Tours Participant Chattanooga Duplex States Street Tandem Laidley Street Residence Bernal Heights Residence SteelHouse 1 & 2