Modern residence in the Columbia Gorge  This beautiful house
belongs to Tao Berman, a kayaker who has always dreamed about
this place. He grew up in the mountains of northern Washington
and had a really tough childhood. With no electricity and no
heat, he used to sleep outside during the summer. He grew up
dreaming that one day he would be able to build his own house.
Well…he finally did it.  After spending so much time dreaming
about it, he knew exactly what he wanted. When he finally made
enough money as a professional white-water kayaker, Mr. Berman
decided to make his dream come true. His house is located in a
bluff above the Columbia Gorge and it covers an area of 3,500
square feet. It’s a contemporary residence, unlike the
traditional ones that surround it. It’s a simple but very
inviting home and it also offers views of the river.  The house
is not only beautiful but also environmentally-friendly. It was
built using weathered, rusty steel and glass. It’s a Y-shaped
structure and the design was more or