Anastasio Design specializes in passive solar design and has been owned and operated by John Anastasio since 2004. It is located in San Rafael, CA. John (aka Gianni Francesco) has over 20 years experience working for building departments in the Bay Area and on the North Coast. He is also a former general building contractor, cabinet and furniture maker. He is the former Building Official for the Town of Fairfax and the City of Belvedere and was the Senior Plans Examiner for the County of Mendocino. He began his municipal career as a Building inspector for the County of Sonoma. He has owned and lived in a passive solar house and oversaw the permitting of Real Goods' Solar Living Center in Hopland, CA.