California United States of America

California, a western U.S. state, stretches from the Mexican border along the Pacific for nearly 900 miles. It's known for its dramatic terrain encompassing cliff-lined beaches, redwood forest, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Central Valley farmland and the arid Mojave Desert. Its cities include sprawling Los Angeles, seat of the Hollywood entertainment industry, and hilly San Francisco, home to the Golden Gate Bridge.

A Home in the Middle of the Desert Embraces its Scorched Surrounds

In the Californian desert temperatures can soar to over 40 degrees. This family built a home without air-conditioning - are they mad?