A 3,400 square foot super home near Lake Tahoe blends in with the landscape and features innovative insulation and solar power.
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A 3,400 square foot super home near Lake Tahoe blends in with the landscape and features innovative insulation and solar power.
Added: Mar 22, 2009
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