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Desert Dwellings

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Linda Taalman and Alan Koch built a home by Joshua Tree National Park, where temperatures can span from 32 degrees to over 100. The two opted for a glass enclosure with raw industrial style and green design that allowed them to live lightly on the land. iT House has floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the landscape, a suspended fireplace by Fire Orb for cold nights, and an abundance of spaces that open up to the outdoors.
Linda Taalman and Alan Koch built a home by Joshua Tree National Park, where temperatures can span from 32 degrees to over 100. The two opted for a glass enclosure with raw industrial style and green design that allowed them to live lightly on the land. iT House has floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the landscape, a suspended fireplace by Fire Orb for cold nights, and an abundance of spaces that open up to the outdoors.
The kitchen, with custom-carved marble countertops, steel cabinets and a sculptural rock ventilation stack. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/t-magazine/joshua-tree-house-kendrick-bangs-kellogg.html# #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
The kitchen, with custom-carved marble countertops, steel cabinets and a sculptural rock ventilation stack. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" www.nytimes.com/201... #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
Set in a Las Vegas desert, this prefabricated prototype designed by architect Peter Strzebniok, was constructed in sections, which were transported, then assembled on site. The house is composed of two complete units with interlocking sections that are raised above the ground the create a clean-lined geometric wood paneled structure of a deep gold color. Within, a “T” shaped floor plan encompasses tree bedrooms, and large living, dining and kitchen area that connects to a spacious deck.
Set in a Las Vegas desert, this prefabricated prototype designed by architect Peter Strzebniok, was constructed in sections, which were transported, then assembled on site. The house is composed of two complete units with interlocking sections that are raised above the ground the create a clean-lined geometric wood paneled structure of a deep gold color. Within, a “T” shaped floor plan encompasses tree bedrooms, and large living, dining and kitchen area that connects to a spacious deck.
A view of Joshua Tree National Park from the main deck. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/14/t-magazine/joshua-tree-house-kendrick-bangs-kellogg.html# #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
A view of Joshua Tree National Park from the main deck. Credit Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Produced by Michael Reynolds Originally from NYTimes article "Rock Legend" www.nytimes.com/201... #joshuatree #desert #california #kendrickbangskellogg
Designed by Taliesin student Dave Frazee, the Miner's Shelter in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a 45-square-foot dwelling that responds to its harsh desert environment with a special metal cover that keeps it shaded at all times. Copyright Nathan Rist.
Designed by Taliesin student Dave Frazee, the Miner's Shelter in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a 45-square-foot dwelling that responds to its harsh desert environment with a special metal cover that keeps it shaded at all times. Copyright Nathan Rist.
By reducing the bedroom to its essentials and filling it with windows, the El Cosmico staff has made this small space as expansive as the desert beyond.
By reducing the bedroom to its essentials and filling it with windows, the El Cosmico staff has made this small space as expansive as the desert beyond.
The living space and bedrooms are separated by two small courtyards. Linda Taalman reclines in a small, inflatable wading pool in the home's "firecourt," facing south toward the desert.
The living space and bedrooms are separated by two small courtyards. Linda Taalman reclines in a small, inflatable wading pool in the home's "firecourt," facing south toward the desert.
Off-The-Grid Desert Escape (Pioneertown, USA) Dwell profiled this counterintuitive desert concept near Joshua Tree, an uncoupled, environmentally friendly escape with glass walls and cross-ventilation instead of air conditioning and shade. Wrapped in glass, the waystation is more a watchtower for the desert scenery. Just imagine the stars at night as you huddle around the indoor fireplace. Named the "iT House” as a reference to the “It Girl,” not any IT (there’s no wifi here), it’s an ideal space to disappear amidst the thermals and 100-plus temperatures. Listing at Off-grid itHouse
Off-The-Grid Desert Escape (Pioneertown, USA) Dwell profiled this counterintuitive desert concept near Joshua Tree, an uncoupled, environmentally friendly escape with glass walls and cross-ventilation instead of air conditioning and shade. Wrapped in glass, the waystation is more a watchtower for the desert scenery. Just imagine the stars at night as you huddle around the indoor fireplace. Named the "iT House” as a reference to the “It Girl,” not any IT (there’s no wifi here), it’s an ideal space to disappear amidst the thermals and 100-plus temperatures. Listing at Off-grid itHouse
A lone saguaro marks the southwest corner of Thomas and Laura Hyland’s property, which is situated adjacent to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The structure’s main living volume is elevated and faced in glass, overlooking a descending pathway that leads to a pool tucked into the site.
A lone saguaro marks the southwest corner of Thomas and Laura Hyland’s property, which is situated adjacent to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The structure’s main living volume is elevated and faced in glass, overlooking a descending pathway that leads to a pool tucked into the site.
Solar panels catch the sun's energy; wide expanses of open doors and windows provide cross-ventilation; and strategic overhangs shade against the desert's endless heat.
Solar panels catch the sun's energy; wide expanses of open doors and windows provide cross-ventilation; and strategic overhangs shade against the desert's endless heat.