If Timothy Egan, author of The Good Rain, or any other local were to describe the Pacific Northwest in words it would only take three, "drip, drip, drip". Rain is a common visitor to the mountains and valleys of the Pacific Northwest region, created millions of years ago by glacial melt. This system of weather which both keeps the forests evergreen, the skin moisturized, and air clean... and it is also something that defines the culture of this area. Other cultures like Japan or Denmark have chosen to design for their climates in order to live in better harmony with their climate. The Japanese design for their climate by creating atmospheric rain gardens and use materials that change over time with the weather. They challenge the idea of negative associations with rain by creating a more harmonious relationship. Denmark ranks consistently among the happiest nations on the planet, yet they have some of the harshest winters. What is their approach? The Danish term, "Hygge" refers to a feeling of coziness and happiness. Instead of dreading the winter, Danes accept it by coming together with their community around hearths, lighting candles, and eating comfort food. Our region too has a symbiotic relationship with our weather. This research shows how rain is beautiful and experienced by every sense in the Pacific Northwest... sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste. By designing for the climate by engaging the senses we can create calming aesthetics, improved mental heatlh, and a stronger community. This project will show the ways in which this region we call home is atmospheric, beautiful, and unique. Rain is not just a pattern of weather; Egan shows that rain is an essential element woven deep within this region's history. In fact, rain is still formative here, a part of the regional DNA.