Two Architects Build a Chalet-Style Getaway

After vacationing in the Sierra Nevada near Donner Summit for years, architects Sherry Scott and John Kosich built their 1,900-square-foot concrete, wood, and stone home in the mountains of California near Lake Tahoe. Home owners Sherry and John discuss the environmental and construction challenges of their part-time home.

[PhilipSteeves]

A truly beautiful house, beautifully built and designed!

[civilmind]

Designing your own house is the best feeling❤

[sharonwebb]

The library is brilliant use of space! Love it. And the drawers for bottles of oils, sauce etc! Love that detail.

[TUNITMOM]

It looks welcoming and has a nice flow while still being able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The lighter tone wood gives it a calming feel.

[sloams]

Love it because it is such a cozy cabin, and not some huge massive space.

[bonifacemunyuira]

Imagine getting married to someone who loves what you love😍😍

[davecrupel]

Chalet houses are my alltime favorite house type.
Like a rich man's log cabin. Same home-y touch, but better.

[skiptheroad]

Beautiful home, reminds me of the chalets built in the 80's.

[SkylinersYeti]

Well done design. It fits into the landscape. If I were to replace my current log home I think I would do something similar.

[troyvardeleon]

The segmentation and division of spaces are very well planned I am much amazed on the details and in-depth meanings of the walls, ceiling, and vision-observation access strategies thru emphasis and subtractions. As a first-year architecture student, I am rather inspired to work and think like these two professionals. As expected from architects.

[kxrxluboy]

A truly beautiful house and small request can we take this hose plane.

[annamorgan]

My favorites from the tour would absolutely be the lighting and the other interior design elements. The house itself I find of secondary interest. Too many stairs that they will regret in a few years including for the dog as it ages, though probably necessary because of the site.

[jpallen]

Omg with a capital OMG….love love love it….. amazing!

[travellinghobo]

will be visiting lake tahoe in a few weeks.... Can't wait!

[Alpha-jkbe]

I like the place.. so cozy, clean, peaceful… i wonder if it would stay like that once i take my 3 teenagers in that place..

[camarchistudio]

wonderful view from the house, design style relative to surrounding environment,

[Nanno]

This is beautiful! I wish I knew where I could get that huge sliding door that they have to replace my sticky wood sliders

[SteveThompson-lifc]

Love the house, hate the asphalt shingle roof.

[brightymcbrightface]

It would be useful to update on this house report.
I like the 1900sqft space. The description says "discuss the environmental construction challenges" but in this brief five minute video, that topic was not mentioned. : )
It would be most useful to hear about locally sourced sustainable materials.

Important topics:
1) wildfire precautions and defensible space, fireproof materials (roof and siding, ) water storage (for fire suppression and survival)
2) energy efficiency (insulation, hvac, water usage, grey water recycling, solar, battery, generator)
3) air quality, water quality
4) durability (materials and products (e.g. doors) resistance to weathering and seasonal loads from summer heat to snow)
5) maintenance (e.g. keeping drains and gutters clear, roof, chimneys)
6) livability (year round comfort, e.g. indoor temperature regulation, access, e.g. plowing or snow melt)

As someone building in Olympic Valley, it's difficult to find people conversant with these "basics" of present day construction.
It's even more difficult to find examples of projects (started or finished) that employ state of the art methods and practices.

[cf]

I bet the drywall guys loved doing those window casings!