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192 ARCHITECT | DESIGN | BUILD C H A R L E S D U B O I S , A I A 2406 S. Caliente Drive, Palm Springs PA L M S P R I N G S I N T H E I N D I A N C A N Y O N S , 1 9 8 0 Designed by Charles Dubois, AIA, and built by Roy Fey in 1980, this home is located in the highly desired Indian Canyons neighborhood of south Palm Springs. Inside, soaring ceilings appear to float above clerestory windows with views of the San Jacinto Mountains and swaying palm trees. Expanses of glass in the living areas frame views of the pool and simultaneously connect the indoors to the outdoors. With custom maple cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, the spacious kitchen is ready for entertaining. The large pool, spa, outdoor kitchen/bar and fire feature, surrounded by inviting seating areas, complete the large, private outdoors. The stage is set for living the Palm Springs lifestyle. Residence includes 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large steam shower, theater-style media room, outdoor kitchen and pool/spa. Desert landscaping. A newly installed solar power system provides low cost electrical energy. $ 1 , 0 6 9 , 0 0 0 // S T E P H E N S K U R I S B L U E S K Y B U I L D I N G S Y S T E M S 56040 Nelson Avenue, Yucca Valley T H E G R A H A M R E S I D E N C E , 2 0 1 1 With little disruption to the natural environment during construction, Blue Sky Building Systems' sustainable Graham Residence is enhanced by the 10-acre rugged terrain on which it sits. Upon first sight, the right angles of the structure may appear to conflict with the rounded granite surfaces surrounding the house, but the rectilinear geometry of the structure is the perfect counterpoint to an otherwise undulating terrain of ancient rocks and desert landscape. Rather than demonstrating humankind's prowess to conquer nature by manipulating the environment to suit human needs, the Graham Residence changes the dialogue from conquering nature to being part of nature, while opening up a dialogue about sustainable and affordable architectural design. Residence includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and solar. ArchitectureForSale.com $ 6 4 9 , 0 0 0 // S T E P H E N S K U R I S & M AT T H E W B E R K L E Y S A N G A B R I E L M O U N T A I N S 18715 Little Tujunga Canyon Road, Santa Clarita T H E S Y C A M O R E H O U S E Set creekside on almost 13 wooded acres in the Angeles National Forest, yet only 45 minutes from Hollywood, the Sycamore House is a close-in retreat from the city. Designed by Los Angeles architect Russell Johnson to be sustainable and be part of nature. An open plan and a wall of glass allow the outdoors to become part of the living space. The house is built of Rasta, an insulating concrete with recycled Styrofoam and steel, and was designed to supersede building code requirements for seismic safety. The building system also provides the benefits of low maintenance, energy conservation and a long life span. The house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large outdoor deck with spa. Also on the property is a guesthouse, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a two-car garage. The guesthouse was renovated in 2004. The property includes three lots, APNs 2581-009-014, 015 and 016. There are two homes on the lots. The main house has 1,852 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The guesthouse has 2,097 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. The guesthouse is currently rented for $2,600 per month. $ 1 , 3 5 0 , 0 0 0 // C R O S B Y D O E O N T H E M A R K E T