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About Zen Harmony Design

Arterberry Design is a full service home design firm specializing in modern, sustainable custom homes. We are committed to creating beautiful, resilient dream homes for our client using next generation sustainable strategies.

Given the current world situation it is crucial that our homes not only provide amenities to maximize quality of life, they must have a self sufficient component.

The Deep Design Philosophy

Deep design is the nexus of beauty and true sustainability. Influenced by the design philosophy of Christopher Alexander and the Living Building movement, Deep Design creates geometrically and proportionally balanced Homes that are efficient, in harmony with their surroundings and support a high quality lifestyle.

Our next level sustainable elements include:

Alternative Building Systems

Hydroponics / Aeroponics

Permaculture

Advanced Water Filtration

Proactive Wellness

Founder

Born and raised in San Diego, Millard Arterberry graduated from UC Berkeley’s College Of Environmental Design in 1995 with a BA in Architecture. After a year of construction experience, Millard started a 22 year long career working as a drafter, project manager and eventually chief designer in several residential design firms. He began his career as principle and business owner of Arterberry Design in 2017.

Project Types

High End Custom Residential
Tract Housing
Multi-Family Housing
Affordable Housing
Historic Preservation

Project Locations
San Diego County
San Clemente
Berkeley
Marin County
Sonoma County
Las Vegas
Austin
Cabo San Lucas
Florida Keys

Additional
Internship, Christopher Alexander, 1995
LEED Accredited Professional, 2007
Winner, Creating Communities Sustainable Design Competition, 2007
City Of Sausalito Sustainability Commission, 2014-2016
Author, The 12 Principles Of Sustainability

Millard currently resides with his wife and daughter in Sausalito, California.

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Phone: (415) 409-9243‬
Email: millard@zenharmonydesign.com