Floor areas: Superstructure, first stage 715 square feet; second stage
with one bedroom 1,085 square feet; third stage 1,515 square feet.
Porch, 250 square feet.
[Illustration: VIEW OF ORIGINAL HOUSE]
Plan 6512 is designed for southern conditions, to afford ample shade from
a glaring summer sun. The arrangement of rooms permits the building to
face toward the south, thus taking advantage of the summer breezes from
that direction. The glazed porch on the north side offers a cool spot for
summer meals, while the meals served during cold weather would naturally
be more enjoyable in front of a blazing fire at the west end of the
living room.
[Illustration: FLOOR PLAN]
The second stage of the house adds the center bedroom of the three shown
in the third stage. The partitions for the hall and the closets near the
south porch are not needed until the third stage. If at all possible,
the center bedroom should be built with the original unit to provide
more sleeping space; but if it is necessary to watch the budget closely,
the large living room or the glazed porch can be pressed into temporary
service as sleeping quarters.
[Illustration: FLOOR PLAN WITH ADDED BEDROOM]
[Illustration: VIEW OF COMPLETED HOUSE]
[Illustration: FLOOR PLAN WITH TWO ADDED BEDROOMS]
[5] Prepared by J. B. Atkinson and J. E. Hudson for the department of
agricultural engineering, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.