A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



should be of a size and shape that will meet 

 utilitarian requirements and be so situated as 

 to give a pleasing and attractive appearance 

 to the whole structure. The materials used 

 should be selected to meet the needs of economy in 

 the original construction and should be of long- 

 lasting type, assuring economy in maintenance. 



Essential Requirements. In planning the 

 house there are certain minimum requirements 

 which should be kept in mind. For example, 

 the sleeping facilities should include at least 

 one bedroom for every two persons and should 

 contain not less than 100 square feet per room. 

 All sleeping rooms should be provided with 

 cross ventilation, that is, with a window on 

 each of two sides, and sufficient closet or ward- 

 robe space should be provided, equipped with 

 shelves and hangers for taking care of clothing. 

 Ordinary lighting facilities for each room include 

 at least one window, with the kitchen, living 

 room and sleeping areas preferably having two. 

 Windows should be so placed as to permit 

 direct sunlight to enter at least three-fourths 

 of the rooms. There should be daylight and 

 artificial lights on all work surfaces such as the 

 stove, the sink, work tables and in the family 

 reading center. 



Especial attention given in advance to the 

 kitchen will be more than repaid by the con- 



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