What kind of room is required for resting and conversation – outside, verandah or separate shelter, – inside, kitchen or living room?
The farm family accustomed to working with nature, has different needs in a dwelling than a family in the urban area. Although many of the basic requirements are the same for both rural and urban homes, additional factors must be considered in designing the rural dwelling. They include the following: • A well-drained site, but suitable for a well, and when necessary either a latrine or a septic tank and drainage field. A home should never be built on a flood plain. • The relation of the dwelling to other farm buildings that will allow a view of the access road and the farmstead. See Chapter 8 Section: Farmstead Planning. • The correct orientation of the house to give protection against sun, rain, odour and dust while providing for ventilation, a view and easy access. An east-west orientation to provide the most shading is a general rule. However, it may sometimes be desirable to modify this to take advantage of a prevailing wind for better ventilation or to have more sun penetration in
