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Balancing Light + Comfort: Shading and Glass Solutions for the Pacific Northwest
Following careful placement and orientation of our buildings on a site, there are two primary strategies Rhodes Architecture + Light...

Savannah Jones
2 days ago
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Accessory Dwelling Units: What's the Big Deal with these Small Homes?
Rhodes Architecture + Light has designed and been involved in constructing many Attached Accessory and Detached Dwelling Units (AADU’s...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Feb 19
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Lighting + Wellness : Three Decades of Illumination Design
What if the key to a healthier, happier life was as simple as the light built into your home and streaming through your windows? For...
Cheryl McIntosh
Dec 19, 2024
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Exploring the Art and Science of Landscape Architecture, with Guest Erin Lau
Landscape architecture is a dynamic and multidisciplinary field that seamlessly blends art, science, and environmental stewardship to...
Cheryl McIntosh
Apr 23, 2024
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Designing with Purpose: Expert Interior Design Strategies
Designing with Purpose: Expert Interior Design Strategies in partnership with Nuance Interior Design
Cheryl McIntosh
Apr 22, 2024
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Modern Courtyard Living
Do you dream of living in your own private park? The Timeless Norway Hills Residence Courtyard, 20 Years After Construction Do you have a...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Apr 22, 2024
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Transformations by Rhodes Architecture + Light
Over the last three decades, Rhodes Architecture has had the privilege of designing many major renovations–bringing light, warmth,...
Cheryl McIntosh
Feb 15, 2024
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Architectural Principles of Designing with Art
For over 28 years, Rhodes Architecture + Light has designed homes that feature art collections, carefully planning for fixed and moveable...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Dec 19, 2023
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Washington Building Code Updates: What they mean for home buyers.
Rhodes Architecture + Light believes it’s important to inform when substantial changes occur in our profession affecting our clients. On...
Steven Reichard
Nov 13, 2023
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Designing a Healthy Home: Architectural Principles + Material Choices
Beyond aesthetics, these principals of healthy home design are part of a holistic approach to wellness centered architecture.

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Oct 30, 2023
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Designing a Greener Future
Rewilding is a conservation and ecological restoration approach that seeks to restore and protect natural ecosystems by reintroducing...
Cheryl McIntosh
Oct 23, 2023
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Anderson Gardens 20 Years Later: A Renovation on Historic Property
We visited Anderson Gardens in the fall of 2023, twenty years after the renovation of an existing farmhouse and addition of three new...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Oct 17, 2023
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Detached ADUs and Life+House
Imagine transforming your property into a dynamic space that caters to your unique needs and scales to suit your life as your...
Cheryl McIntosh
Sep 14, 2023
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Pets + Architecture : Tips + Insights
Rhodes Architecture + Light is a loyal supporter of the ASPCA , and has often shaped living spaces to accommodate the needs and...
Cheryl McIntosh
Sep 5, 2023
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Design for a Hotter Climate
Summer is upon us. The global news feed is burning with stories about unseasonably hot weather and climate change. The Pacific Northwest...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Aug 28, 2023
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Controlling Heat + Encouraging Sunlight
Rhodes Architecture + Light designs homes that prioritize natural light, enhance overall well-being, and reduce energy use for lighting...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Aug 15, 2023
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Norway Hills: 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago, Rhodes Architecture + Light, working closely with builder, Chris Coddington, designed four speculative homes in the...
Cheryl McIntosh
Jul 24, 2023
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Biophilic Design in Architecture
Tim Rhodes RA., AIA Rhodes Architecture + Light As we begin each project on a new site, we spend time collecting small samples of native...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Mar 29, 2023
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Study Your Land Carefully: 76 Questions to Ask Before Buying Property
You’ve found what looks to be a beautiful parcel of land. You love the location, the privacy, the trees and the light! The price seems...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Feb 25, 2019
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Tips for Communicating Your Architectural Style
At Rhodes Architecture + Light , we value the relationship we have with our clients and one of our favorite aspects of the design...

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Aug 31, 2018
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