The renovation preserved many of the original craftsman details.

The middle of the bungalow was opened up to create a bright, modern kitchen.

In addition to adding a half bath inside, an outdoor shower was also added on the new rear porch.

Rainwater is collected and used for toilets and irrigation.

The freestanding Lifepod is the solution to adding a home office given space constraints.

LEED Platinum Renovation

This "deep-green" renovation of a 1915 Craftsman bungalow located in the Rockridge area of Oakland was designed for USGBC founder David Gottfried and his family. The home received LEED for Homes Platinum certification, the highest scoring project of its kind. This was achieved in part through water and energy efficiency measures, materials reuse, and the use of FSC, recycled content, low VOC and locally sourced products.