What is the setting of Microserfs by Douglas Coupland?

The setting starts out in the wooded environment of Redmond, Washington and moves to the urban environment of Palo Alto, California. The contrast is stark. Daniel observes and appreciates nature in Washington and pays little attention to it in California. This is partly due to the concentration on programming and mostly due to the urban setting. The automated pool cleaning device is more interesting than the planted trees and other vegetation in the Palo Alto neighborhood.