With its long terrace at the edge of the meadow, the house functions as a nature-viewing platform. The low wall doubles as seating.

The Lake Tahoe Idea House team

Developer: Gray's Crossing; 800/211-5141

Architect: Faulkner Architects, Truckee, CA; 530/582-7400

Builder: Robert Marr Construction, Inc.; 530/587-2232

Interior Design: Spirit Interior Design, Cathy Nason ASID; 530/587-0948

Landscape Architecture: Shades of Green Landscape Architecture; 415/381-1959

Charity Partner: Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund; 530/587-1776

Aug 24-Oct 28, 2007, Fri, Sat, and Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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