His residential projects illustrated simplicity of form, natural light, and large windows displaying a smooth connection between interior and exterior.

[2] While attending Santa Monica Junior College, Cody worked for architects Heath Warton and Asa Hudson.

During this year he also worked for the San Francisco firm of Blanchard, Maher, and Ward on Navy installations on Treasure Island.

In 1944, he worked primarily on National Design Award- winning elementary and high school buildings in California and Arizona for Marsh, Smith, and Powell in Los Angeles.

Cody began, nearly a decade of work, altering and expanding upon the Palm Springs Country Spa Hotel in 1960.

Cody's specialization in country club clubhouses along with associated residential developments led to his being commissioned in California, Arizona, Texas, Cuba, and Mexico.