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Legislators in Hawaii’s Capitol building have debated and enacted various ways to make the state more affordable for locals, but housing costs keep rising, with no end in sight.

The fixed-gear bicycle hanging above the couch serves as an art piece; Chen no longer rides the bike. Le Corbusier Projecteur 165 pendant lights hang in the corner.

Bowick says the shingles were at first a golden honey hue. “As it patinated, they became this beautiful silver-gray. It’s similar to the decks and railings, which are hemlock. They also have a nice patina,” he says.

The Lofthouse is built one of the many hills separating it from the couple’s main residence. "Excavation was a challenge, as we wanted to maintain as much of the existing landscape as possible, but needed to clear out trees for the foundation," says Tarah.

Airstream replaced the bunk area of its Flying Cloud 30FB travel trailer with a desk, storage, and a bench that pulls out into a bed.

Large wood beams frame the sauna’s deck and outdoor shower area.