--- title: Houses Blog | Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (3) description: Houses Blog (3) --- [![logo_grey_2025_outlines](https://www.eyrc.com/hubfs/logo_grey_2025_outlines.png) ](https://www.eyrc.com) - [Home](https://www.eyrc.com) - [Work](https://www.eyrc.com/work) - [Studio](https://www.eyrc.com/studio) - [In Practice](https://www.eyrc.com/in-practice) - [Resources](https://www.eyrc.com/resources) - [Contact](https://www.eyrc.com/contact) Search - [Home](https://www.eyrc.com) - [Work](https://www.eyrc.com/work) - [Studio](https://www.eyrc.com/studio) - [In Practice](https://www.eyrc.com/in-practice) - [Resources](https://www.eyrc.com/resources) - [Contact](https://www.eyrc.com/contact) - [ Profile ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/author/ehrlich-yanai-rhee-chaney-architects/page/3#profile) [![Architectural Design Philosophy: Designing at Scale image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Feature-3.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Feature-3.jpg) Houses Blog Architectural Design Philosophy: Designing at Scale Here’s how designing on the small scale allows us to refine and refocus the architectural design philosophy our residential projects are built upon. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/architectural-design-philosophy) [![How & Why Modern Homes Embrace Natural Light image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EYRC%20Architects%20Waverly%20Residence%20Interior%20Light-Jan-15-2025-04-21-19-2033-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=EYRC%20Architects%20Waverly%20Residence%20Interior%20Light-Jan-15-2025-04-21-19-2033-PM.jpg) Houses Blog How & Why Modern Homes Embrace Natural Light The use of natural light is a major tenet of modern home design. Here are examples of homes with natural light that you can use for inspiration. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/modern-homes-with-natural-light) [![Indoor-Outdoor Living: 4 Homes That Bring the Outdoors In image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EYRC%20Architects%20Crescent%20Drive%20Residence%20Indoor%20Outdoor%20Home-Jan-15-2025-04-23-35-1639-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=EYRC%20Architects%20Crescent%20Drive%20Residence%20Indoor%20Outdoor%20Home-Jan-15-2025-04-23-35-1639-PM.jpg) Houses Blog Indoor-Outdoor Living: 4 Homes That Bring the Outdoors In Indoor-outdoor homes blur the boundaries between inside and out in order to allow homeowners to enjoy a life connected to nature. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/indoor-outdoor-homes) [![5 Modern Houses With Stunning Interior Courtyards image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EYRC%20Architects%20Irvine%20Cove%20Residence%20Interior%20Courtyards%202-3.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=EYRC%20Architects%20Irvine%20Cove%20Residence%20Interior%20Courtyards%202-3.jpg) Houses Blog 5 Modern Houses With Stunning Interior Courtyards Incorporating an interior courtyard into your home’s design can provide privacy, tranquility, and a connection to nature in today’s busy world. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/houses-with-interior-courtyards) [![6 Modern Home Exteriors Complemented by Unique Materials image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Spring%20Road%20House%20Terra%20Cotta%20Tiles%20EYRC%20Architects%202-1-4.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Spring%20Road%20House%20Terra%20Cotta%20Tiles%20EYRC%20Architects%202-1-4.jpg) Houses Blog 6 Modern Home Exteriors Complemented by Unique Materials A lot of consideration goes into identifying the materials used to construct a modern home. Here are 6 examples of houses which leverage unique materials. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/modern-homes-exterior-materials) [![4 Homes That Exemplify California Modern Architecture image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Featured%20Image%20()-Jan-15-2025-03-56-51-1485-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Featured%20Image%20()-Jan-15-2025-03-56-51-1485-PM.jpg) Houses Blog 4 Homes That Exemplify California Modern Architecture California modern homes share a number of important characteristics. Here, we explore these principles to help you understand California modernism. ](https://www.eyrc.com/houses-blog/blog/4-homes-that-exemplify-california-modern-architecture) [![The New Concrete Jungle: 5 Modern Houses Where Concrete Shines image](https://www.eyrc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Waldfogel%20Residence%20Concrete%20Wall%20EYRC%20Architects-Jan-15-2025-04-17-26-7887-PM.jpg?width=448&height=240&name=Waldfogel%20Residence%20Concrete%20Wall%20EYRC%20Architects-Jan-15-2025-04-17-26-7887-PM.jpg) Houses Blog The New Concrete Jungle: 5 Modern Houses Where Concrete Shines Concrete suffers from a slew of negative connotations. 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