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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 uses for managing sunlight and its impact on interior spaces through windows and doors. Sunlight brings both heat and light. We typically want to embrace light while limiting heat gain in the hotter summer months. To realize a well-daylit and thermally comfortable design we carefully plan the timing and quantity of sunlight (and therefore hea

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Aug 27, 2025


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


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


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


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


How Natural Light in Your Home Can Transform Your Space
There are many different definitions of the word light. As a noun, it’s the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible....

Tim Rhodes, RA., AIA
Jul 29, 2018
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