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Sam Rodell
159 South Lincoln Street, Suite 222
Spokane, WA 99201
159 South Lincoln Street, Suite 222
Spokane, WA 99201
Typical Job Costs:
$1,000,000 - 5,000,000
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License Number:
Washington: 5100
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We are an award winning architectural design firm with over 30 years of experience. We provide thoughtful, site inspired architectural design, and specialize in Passive House and Net Zero Energy design.
Our intention is for our clients to enjoy a highly productive and gratifying experience they will remember with favor in the years to come, having solved immediate challenges even as they create a meaningful and valuable legacy. Each project is a unique opportunity informed by the context of the land and client needs, aspirations, and priorities. We aspire to make the very most of it.
We welcome clients who will challenge and empower me to do my best work. For them, we respectfully deliver well-researched and conceptually substantial design work with attentive service. We see our ultimate potential for long term success founded on deeply satisfied clients.
Services Provided
Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Green Building, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, Sustainable Design
Areas Served
Blanchard, Careywood, Clark Fork, Cocolalla, Colburn, Coolin, Dover, Hope, Kootenai, Laclede, Nordman, Oldtown, Ponderay, Priest River, Sagle, Sandpoint, Coeur D Alene, Dalton Gardens, Fernan Lake Village, Hayden Lake, Post Falls, Big Sky, Bozerman, Gallatin Gateway
Awards
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards CertifiedRegistered Architect licensed in CA, OR, WA, ID, MTCertified Passive House Consultant, PHIUSLEED Accredited Professional BD+CExecutive Board Member and Past President, A.I.A./SpokaneExecutive Board Member, SIREWALL
13 Projects for Sam Rodell | Architect AIA

Quietly Tucked into the Forest
14 photos

Estate for an Adventurer
42 photos

Residence for Two Artists
30 photos

Residence for Two Cooks
24 photos

Residence for Two Architects
32 photos

Scharelant Retreat
14 photos

First certified passive house in the Inland Northwest
4 photos

South Hill Urban Infill
5 photos

Issaquah, WA
Urban Retreat
2 photos

Rammed Earth Passive House
5 photos

Functional Farmhouse
4 photos

SIREWALL
24 photos
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Glo European Windows & Doors
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Colleague
Sam Rodell’s extensive architectural experience is highlighted by a meaningful understanding of the importance of sustainable building technologies. Our company provides high performance window systems designed to adhere to passive house standards and it has been a pleasure to work with Sam Rodell and his team in creating rigorously energy efficient and beautiful building envelopes.
July 27, 2016Last modified:July 29, 2016

caroltevenan
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Client
Sam Rodell has been working with my husband and me for the past year on the design of our new passive home. In the beginning of the process, Sam presented a wide variety of styles and options, and together with his team of experts we have refined our choices down to the smallest detail.
Our plan reflects all of our unique needs in a design that is energy efficient, wise in its use of space, and beautiful to look at and live in. They include a musical performance space that features room for a small audience that is separated from the bedroom area, all fitting into a modest footprint.
Throughout the unfolding of the design, Sam has been a careful listener who responded to all we said and remained flexible to allow needed changes which helped us to meet our budget. Sam has exhibited the highest of professional standards in this extraordinarily enjoyable and informative process. As we conclude the design phase and move into construction, Sam promises to be present to insure that construction meets his high standards. This past year has been so much fun that the time spent in the development of the project will be missed.
In short, I can heartily recommend Sam Rodell and his team for any residential or commercial design venture.
Carol Tevenan, Spokane
April 5, 2016Last modified:April 6, 2016

kathryndrew
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Client
Sam Rodell, and his fine team of Associates, has helped us nearly realize a long envisioned project. This will soon be a retirement home, an aging in place, Passive House. Our site is challenging, yet, Sam wasn't daunted. He encouraged us with his technical skill, commuicative style, creative thinking. He has been respectful of budgetary constraints and nuanced notions we have about our style of life. He wants this project to work for us and he and his exceptional team collaborate to create confidence in the outcome we envision. Sam brings informed inspiration, state of the art technology, teamwork, artful architectural awareness, and sound building practices to our planning process. We are in good hands.

March 25, 2016

Cronin Construction
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Colleague
I can’t say enough about the positive experience of working with Sam Rodell and his team. He is very thoughtful and knowledgeable with his design and never comprising the long-term goal of high performance building. Sam is an innovator and is much appreciated in this industry.
December 7, 2014

gabel woodworking and construction LLC
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Colleague
I am a Contractor here in Spokane WA. and have worked with Sam Rodell on several occasions. Sam genuinely cares about his Customers, his Projects and his Contractors, he is always striving to bring us all together to form a cohesive quality orientated team.
Shawn Gabel
Gabel Woodworking and Construction LLC
December 4, 2014

weinmike
Relationship
Colleague
Sam Rodell is the consummate professional. His sense of design is one of his great strengths and he is able to communicate this to the client in a thoughtful manner. Because he is a contractor, even though he doesn’t practice, it shows up in his work and hence the end product is superior. I particularly like his cutting edge understanding of new technologies in the building industry, specifically as it relates to energy efficiency. Sam’s use of computer aided design tools makes the process and timeframe for creating the end product that much more efficient.
December 1, 2014

jeffreyrichardson
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Colleague
When I first met Sam, I was immediately impressed with the expertise and passion he has for his work. His ability to not only explain the various elements of architecture, but listen to the needs and ideas of the client is a balancing act that few possess. Sam's thoughtful designs are unique in that they reflect the natural environment in which they are built. The structures seem to melt into their surroundings while still maintaining their own aesthetic beauty and functionality. His advocacy for the Passive House concept has brought the technology to the attention of the Inland Northwest community and highlighted its financial, environmental, and functional benefits. He did this while very few other architects in the region even knew the technology existed. He is a true professional and takes pride in what he does. Every aspect of his projects have been carefully calculated and are based on his thoughtful, site-inspired design. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a true expert who puts the needs of the client first.
-Jeffrey Richardson
November 24, 2014

Lois Bruce
Relationship
Client
Sam Rodell intuitively understood and honored this land that I love from the first day he set foot on it. Sam patiently guided the process with a gentle, reverent sensitivity that allowed an evolution of design work and the natural setting to work in tandem. The finished results that I enjoy immensely on a daily basis are binding and timeless. Sam Rodell made this possible and I will be forever grateful.
November 22, 2014

Advanced Building Consultants, Inc.
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He is the project architect on this new construction residence
Sam Rodell has provided design, drawings, details, and complete energy calculations for a new construction residence for our clients in Issaquah, WA. He is an expert in energy efficient and high performance construction techniques. His design for this house is in the Passive House category of high performance buildings. His drawings and details are clear and logical. Even though this is a relatively new & complex construction technique, he passed the County's plan review process without a single correction. We look forward to breaking ground in 4 - 6 weeks. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking to build a high performance or Passive House building.
Glenn Carter
Advanced Building Consultants, Inc.
November 17, 2014

ciccaj7
Relationship
Client
Sam is the best in the business. He is a brilliant mind with unmatched talent, and also has a big heart and social conscience. He is a rare breed. My experience with him has been nothing but positive. Rodell Architecture has many innovative design ideas (materials, structure technology, etc.); very much an "out of the box" approach to structure and style. Whether you are in the market for a residential or commercial architect, Sam and his team will surpass your expectations. Being a novice to the commercial building process, and having very specific needs, I was overwhelmed with where to start. There is a lot information on the internet, and I spoke with several different companies, but Sam was the only one who sat down with me and thoroughly, respectfully, and patiently went through the process and options with me. I learned many things during the design phase and am very pleased with the high efficiency design and optimal usage of the land and natural resources. I am grateful to Sam for helping me through a daunting process. He truly deserves the professional recognition he has earned.
November 12, 2014

natodeet
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Client
Architectural services. Sam provided blue print design for and architectural drawings for a 24,500 sf building expansion that replaces a 1914 building on our campus. Sam designed the building in a Passive House design that is beautiful and energy efficient.
November 11, 2014

PLACE Landscape Architecture
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Landscape Architect & Colleague
It is not very often that you come across an individual so dedicated and knowledgeable about his trade. Sam is extremely passionate about the design process. His ethics and commitment to fundamental principles are something others should model.
February 28, 2014
Commented: What is the exterior siding material? Thanks, KateWe reversed basic cement lap siding so the faux wood grain was to the interior rather than exposed, ripped 8" siding in half, and installed it with a 2" exposure. The result resembled tradi...
December 30, 2015
Commented: What color and brand is the door? Thanks!That's a custom wood door painted Chinese Red.
September 8, 2015
Commented: what is the finish material on front porch?The material at the entry porch is stabilized rammed earth. The walls are two feet thick and are, despite the name 'rammed earth', basically solid sedimentary stone. Very beautiful, durable, distin...
January 29, 2015
Commented: Back splash tileThese tiles were hand painted and fired by a ceramic artist.
November 22, 2014
Commented: PlansNo, there are not plans available of work we do for our clients. But this is a very simple shed, most builders could recreate it just from the photo.
June 23, 2013
Commented: Who mfgs the roof?These are concrete roof tiles. I don't recall the manufacturer, but I would actually not be inclined to use this material in the future. It is not the zero maintenance roof the manufacturer repres...
April 12, 2013
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