Rodney Walker used a similar construction system for Case Study House #18 to that of his own house, CSH #16. The architect specified wood framing to be positioned at 3-foot intervals in order to achieve strength in the structure of the home, as well as to provide for a highly economic and efficient building process. The immediate area of the home’s site in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles would eventually have an entire colony of Case Study houses built there. The U-shaped plan of the house oriented all the public areas towards the dramatic ocean views with large glass walls helping soften the transition between indoor and outdoor areas. A raised section of roof with clerestory windows was set on top of a large, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, which to this day is the most defining feature of the home.