The northwestern state of Idaho, home to mountain chalets and remote retreats, is next in our series showcasing residential architecture across the US.

Bigwood Residence by Olson Kundig
An entire glass wall swings upward to open this spacious retreat to the landscape, as one of several inventive features incorporated by US firm Olson Kundig.
The two-storey vacation home is spread over two cantilevered bars made of glass and steel, which project toward the landscape. One bar serves as the main dwelling, while the other contains guest quarters.
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Shaw Mesa Residence by Michael Doty Associates
US architecture firm Michael Doty Associates embedded this blackened-wood residence into its site between
the Sawtooth and White Clouds Mountains, which form part of the Rockies.
The roof of the 3,850-square-foot (358-square-metre) house gently slopes up towards the dramatic views to the west, and overhangs on this side to rest on steel columns.
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Flood Plain House by Paul Hirzel
Architect Paul Hirzel raised this house, for the owner of a local vineyard and winery, 12 feet (3.65 metres) above the ground to avoid surging waters and snake infestations.
The entire house is surrounded by a wooden deck, which rests on four eight-inch (20-centimetre) concrete piers that run perpendicular to the structure.
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Teton Valley Residence by Ro Rockett Design
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