Aspect
The importance of the aspect should not be overlooked. A southeasterly facing is generally considered best, because it is dry and mild and has the morning sun and yet is not exposed to the hot afternoon sun.
The main living rooms should be so arranged as to admit the direct rays of the sun some time during the day. This can best be accomplished when these rooms are on the southeast. Each room should be so arranged with respect to window space that there will be ample lighting and proper ventilation of the whole house. Care must be exercised, however, that there is not too much window space which will give excessive heat in summer or too much cold in winter.
In large dwellings there is a tendency for the halls and stairways to be poorly lighted and poorly ventilated. This should not be. Ample provision supplying light through windows, and ventilation from the outside should be made to insure plenty of light and air.
Bedrooms should be well lighted and if possible direct sunshine should be admitted some time during the day, preferably in the morning.