. The Architect & engineer of California and the Pacific Coast . COLWJRy HOCSE I\ Leu, (Successful Trcalmcnl on Slccl> Slope) ,M<,(.■,■.(. ArclnW Let us now consider in detail the process of design. Having in mind theproposed cost, the accommodations desired and the social status and habits ofthe intended occupants, the site is examined. Every characteristic of the lot, its The Architect and Engineer. i . II. P. Ql l:\\EL. ARL lln slo])e, elevation, trees, surroundings and the direction of the sun and the viewshould be noted, so that the house may be ])laced to receive a sun
. The Architect & engineer of California and the Pacific Coast . COLWJRy HOCSE I\ Leu, (Successful Trcalmcnl on Slccl> Slope) ,M<,(.■,■.(. ArclnW Let us now consider in detail the process of design. Having in mind theproposed cost, the accommodations desired and the social status and habits ofthe intended occupants, the site is examined. Every characteristic of the lot, its The Architect and Engineer. i . II. P. Ql l:\\EL. ARL lln slo])e, elevation, trees, surroundings and the direction of the sun and the viewshould be noted, so that the house may be ])laced to receive a sunny exposure,good view, and if possible a suitable garden. Special attention should be givento the nnich-neglected c|uestion of ]5rivacy in order that the occupants mayescape the annoyance of having their rooms or the garden overlooked from thesurrounding houses or from the street, horesight and judgment should alsobe employed to jjrevent the obstruction of the view or of the sunlight by snbse-c|uent buildings. The usual method of placing the house in the center of thelot is open to objection from all these points and splits the ground into fourpieces which are too small to be of use. By placing the house close to thenortherlv lot line and keeping all the main rooms on the south we get all theavailable garden area in one place, overlooked by all the best rooms in th_house, and these rooms are removed as far
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