Eight Innovative Desert Homes and Hotels in California
By
Ben Dreith
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Summary
The article highlights eight unique homes and hotels in California's deserts, showcasing designs that range from reflective surfaces to traditional desert architecture. These dwellings are tailored to facilitate comfortable living in arid environments, emphasizing innovation and adaptation to the desert biome.
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California is home to multiple biomes, and though the state is best known for its breezy coasts and the massive trees of the north, nearly 40 per cent of the state is desert.
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