Off-The-Grid Desert Escape (Pioneertown, USA) Dwell profiled this counterintuitive desert concept near Joshua Tree, an uncoupled, environmentally friendly escape with glass walls and cross-ventilation instead of air conditioning and shade. Wrapped in glass, the waystation is more a watchtower for the desert scenery. Just imagine the stars at night as you huddle around the indoor fireplace. Named the "iT House” as a reference to the “It Girl,” not any IT (there’s no wifi here), it’s an ideal space to disappear amidst the thermals and 100-plus temperatures. Listing at Off-grid itHouse Photo 9 of 10 in 5 Hot Tips to Remember When Planning Your Desert Prefab from 15 Modern Summer Rentals

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A view from the interior of the "iT House" , the home is more a watchtower for the desert scenery. The large expanses of operable sliding glass doors offer plenty of cross-ventilation and the cool concrete floors provide ample thermal mass.