Beyond the basin

Tahoe remains our editorial center. Occasionally, a house elsewhere in the West can sharpen the conversation here.

A project in Sonoma, Napa, Mammoth, or another region might offer a compelling lesson in reuse, material craft, site planning, or living with a demanding climate. These stories belong in Field Notes, with an explicit explanation of their relevance.

Geographic range should deepen the journal’s perspective while keeping its regional focus clear.