[Modern Home has Helipad on Roof ]

We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project. Ray Nichols commutes from his office to his home in the Oakland hills by car, a journey that takes him 20 minutes. However, after acquiring a helicopter, his commute is reduced to just a few minutes, allowing him to arrive home to his granddaughter. The transcript then describes his home, known as the "Sequoia House," which is a modern, rugged structure built with a steel framework and featuring expansive glass walls that offer panoramic views of San Francisco Bay. Every room in the house has access to a deck or garden, while still maintaining complete privacy. Keywords: helicopter commute, modern home, steel framework, panoramic views, San Francisco Bay, privacy, architect, interior design, landscaping, decks, gardens