Farm House
There is no absolute model of a farm, but most of us can recognize when we see it. By definition, the originals were in the farm and part of the life and work of these farming families living there.
As soon as these houses were built, which could be of stone, bricks, tiles, or shingles. Most farms have porches because they did not have air conditioning and many farms and family tasks were carried out. The roof of the gallery has provided shelter from sun and rain even allowed cool breezes to flow through and help the hot summers tolerable.
The heart of the property family was in the kitchen. The meals were prepared and often eat there and home canning, pickling and long winters (north). In ancient farms, Home cooking is an essential one. Outbreaks were used to heat many pieces as possible.
I live in an old farmhouse originally built around 1790, adding in 1800 and more recently added to my family. I came to appreciate the simple details of the story fireplace, wide and handsome.
In the design of a modern farm, porches, floors, fireplace, wide and beautiful are welcome. The plan can Hall Center Hall, room side or a variant of the two. Meeting places inside the house are so important today as they were 200 years ago. Modern farms are mainly large bright kitchen to accommodate the inevitable arrival of the family and friends. In these days many families spend most of their time in the kitchen, eating, talking, studying and visiting. Energy efficiency is important, with some farms using the panels and geothermal heating and solar cooling in the barn.
We are fortunate to inherit the tradition of our founding families, including their most valuable holding.
http://www.crisparchitects.com/ James M. Crisp, AIA is an architect working in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. He is the author with Sandee Mahoney of On The Porch, Creating Your Place to Watch the World Go By.
