Washington, D.C., March 13, 2008 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today the 19 recipients of the 2008 Housing Awards. The AIA’s Housing Awards Program, now in its eighth year, was established to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life, a sanctuary for the human spirit and a valuable national resource.

Project: Lake Tahoe Residence
Architect: Lake|Flato
Engineer: Datum Engineers

Designed as a weekend retreat, this modern structure reflects the local vernacular by use of exposed concrete, weathered wood and rusted Cor-Ten steel that create a palette of rugged, low-maintenance materials. Metal roofing retains a blanket of snowfall as insulation and wards off potential damage from wildfires.