The Weston Havens House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 2008.

[2] It is recognized as an example of regional California Modernist style, with its radical design that looks outward from the hill to a view of the Pacific, along with its use of materials such as Douglas fir and redwood.

[3][4][5] Havens was the last direct descendant of Berkeley founder, Francis Kittredge Shattuck,[6] and built the house with part of his inheritance.

Havens wanted a beautiful private home suited for entertaining guests, listening to music, displaying his collection of antique Asian art, and playing badminton in a courtyard with large amounts of plants.

The UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design takes care of the property and provides limited access for tours and other educational purposes.