Tahoe Quarterly: Eco Estate - Building Green Doesn't Mean Building Drab

The Montgomery home proves sustainable does not mean stark. Scott Montgomery is only kind of kidding when he says that his Truckee house, set on 5.3 acres, has been his job since he and his wife, Suzanne, retired from the Bay Area about four years ago. With their two children grown, the couple decided it was time to build their dream—an eco-friendly property where they could raise their own food. After seeing several houses designed by Truckee’s MWA, they contacted architect Kristi Thompson.

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