Green Development Project

Berkeley, CA

Front elevation of a sustainable new construction home with natural wood siding, covered entry, and integrated landscaping that reflects energy conscious design and modern detailing.
Ground level patio entry with concrete steps and brick paving, connecting indoor living areas to a private outdoor space designed for durability, accessibility, and easy outdoor use.
Private outdoor patio with recycled brick paving, wood fencing, and seating area that supports indoor outdoor living while maintaining privacy and a low maintenance landscape design.
Rear yard with paved patio, planting beds, and wood privacy fencing, designed as a low maintenance outdoor space that complements the sustainable home design.
Entry courtyard view showing wood siding, sheltered front door, and hardscape paving that creates a welcoming transition from street to interior living spaces.
Rear parking and outdoor patio area paved with recycled brick, featuring low maintenance landscaping and durable materials that support sustainable site planning and everyday functionality.
Upper level covered porch with wood railing and neighborhood views, providing a shaded outdoor extension of the home that enhances natural ventilation and connection to the outdoors.
Second story deck with wood railing and durable decking, offering outdoor living space and neighborhood views while supporting the home’s sustainable design goals.
Living area with seating, side tables, and patio doors that open to the outdoor space, supporting flexible use and strong indoor outdoor connection.
Living room perspective looking toward the kitchen and dining areas, illustrating the open plan layout, natural light, and cohesive flow throughout the main level.
View from living room toward the dining area, showing open circulation, warm material palette, and clear visual connections between shared living spaces.
View from dining area toward the living room fireplace, highlighting open circulation, natural materials, and generous glazing used throughout the sustainable new home.
Living room fireplace framed by a full height window wall, bringing abundant natural light and garden views into the heart of the home’s main gathering space.
Living room filled with natural light from a large window wall, featuring a fireplace, seating area, and connection to outdoor landscaping that supports indoor outdoor living.
Open plan dining, living, and kitchen area with custom wood cabinetry, central island, fireplace, and large windows that create a bright and connected main living space.
Kitchen view from the central island toward the sink wall, highlighting custom wood cabinetry, efficient work zones, and daylight focused layout in the open plan design.
Kitchen view with curved butcher block island, energy efficient appliances, and warm wood cabinetry designed to support everyday cooking while maintaining visual connection to adjacent spaces.
Modern kitchen with custom wood cabinets, butcher block island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting designed for durability, efficiency, and everyday use.
Dining area looking toward the kitchen and living room, showing integrated spaces, warm wood finishes, and daylight driven design that supports everyday family living.
Open concept living and dining area with fireplace, large windows, and warm wood finishes that emphasize natural light, energy efficient design, and seamless flow between shared living spaces.
Dining area adjacent to the living room with patio doors that open to outdoor space, encouraging natural light, airflow, and seamless indoor outdoor connection.
Second floor sitting area with wood floors, modern railing, and natural light, creating a quiet retreat that overlooks lower living spaces and reinforces the home’s open layout.
Bedroom with ladder access to a lofted sleeping area, featuring high ceilings, exposed wood beam, and clerestory windows that maximize light in a compact footprint.
Loft bedroom with built in daybed, exposed wood beams, cable railing, and clerestory windows that bring daylight deep into the space as part of the sustainable home design.
Bedroom sitting area with desk, lounge chair, and large windows, creating a flexible retreat that supports work and relaxation within the sustainable home plan.
Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed wood beam, soft blue accent wall, and large windows that maximize daylight while creating a calm and comfortable private space.
Primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed wood beam, soft green walls, and multiple windows that provide natural light and ventilation in this energy-conscious new construction.
Bathroom with blue tile shower walls, glass enclosure, and custom wood vanity, combining durable materials with a clean modern layout designed for long-term residential use.

Green Development Project

Berkeley, CA

  • Year Built: 2004 - 2008

    President of Levitch Associates purchases, designs, builds and sells two, 2,000 square-foot, award-winning, Green Point Rated homes.

    Maurice Levitch wanted to design and build a ground-up, green project so this is it!

    He learned about the lot from a chance meeting at the Berkeley building department. This led to his purchasing, designing, building, and selling two, 2,000 square-foot, award-winning, Green Point Rated homes.

    Each home is a mirror image of the other. The home in the rear has parking served by the mid-block alley, which allows for a common courtyard.

    The homes are designed and built using the Whole Systems Approach, incorporating Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), a highly stable, prefabricated wall and roof system. Wide overhangs help to shield the homes from sun and weather. Inside, spaces are bright and airy thanks to open floor plans, soaring ceilings, and ample daylight from windows, clerestories, and transoms. Other green features include countertops made with recycled glass and radiant heating.

    For more information visit Seventh Haven Homes or Case Study by Eco Home Magazine.

  • See how things looked before we started, below.

Process

Front entry under construction with scaffolding and newly installed siding, capturing the transition from structural framing to exterior finishes on this energy-efficient residential project.
Prefabricated insulated wall panel being craned into place during framing, illustrating efficient construction methods and material reuse that support the Green Development Project’s sustainability goals.
Existing backyard structure and utility truck prior to redevelopment, documenting site preparation and early-stage work before construction of the Green Development Project began.
Workers pouring concrete footings within wooden formwork and steel rebar, showing early foundation construction for the Green Development Project with on-site coordination and sustainable building practices underway.