Earthquake Cottage Makes Way for LEED Platinum Certified Modern Home

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Enjoy a personal tour of this original earthquake cottage, still on property, but architect David Marlatt.

This home fits snugly in a 25'x75' foot lot in San Francisco's Eureka Heights neighborhood. The 25' square plan contains 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in only 1650 sf of living space on three levels plus a two gar garage and expansive roof deck with panoramic city views. This house achieved its USGBC LEED Platinum rating despite its north facing orientation, lack of exterior overhangs or other visual clues often associated with green homes, demonstrating that green sustainable architecture is achievable in any context, independent of any style. The original earthquake cottage is still on the property and has been remodeled and now serves as a rental property.