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  The Ark Four Season Home, Bear Valley, California:  

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The Ark Interior

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  The Ark is another example of vertical expression derived from its forest surroundings.  A high altitude house designed to manage heavy snowfalls, the house is able to shed snow like a tree.  The lower walls are recessed in order to prevent damage from snow build-up pressure.  All materials are indigenous to the region.  
 
   
  Floor Plans
   

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Second level

Third level