The open concept Living/Dining/Kitchen has a large vaulted ceiling with rectangular and triangular clerestory windows that wash the space in natural light from high above. Lights are hardly ever turned on during the day, since there is ample natural light in the daytime.  Photo 3 of 8 in Q&A With an Architect About What it's Like to Design Your Own Home

Q&A With an Architect About What it's Like to Design Your Own Home

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The open concept living/dining/kitchen has a large vaulted ceiling with rectangular and triangular clerestory windows that wash the space with tree-dappled natural light from high above.