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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


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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