John Sarter

San Rafael, Ca

John Sarter

San Rafael, Ca

Hi everyone! I live in San Rafael, Ca. and am working on developing residential projects locally, in SF, Ca, and globally as well. My work and passion is creating structures that power themselves, and the transportation needs for the residents as well. We incorporate the highest efficiency standards in the world, known as "Passive House", 100% renewable energy + systems for the buildings power needs and export to the local grid, and energy storage systems that keep the building powered in the event of grid failure or off grid desired applications. All of this is managed, controlled, and monitored by state of the art management systems that show you how well your building or unit is performing and allows for adjustments to optimize and maximize efficiemcy and savings of energy AND money. These buildings will NEVER be without power. (UPS) This is known as "Nano-Grid" development. A series of such structures can be connected through the existing electric grid, to begin to form a community scale Micro-grid system. Here's a link to our latest project; https://www.honestbuildings.com/sol-built-alpha/?mode=public#.UZVJSWOnbD0

Other than my work, I enjoy spending time in beautiful outdoor places, running, climbing, mountain biking, paddling, sailing, skiing, etc... If you'd like to really get through to me, those are the places to do so.

  • Work
    • Off The Grid Design, LLC
  • Education
    • Sustainable Architecture & Design, Sonoma State University