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Open Floor Plan
12016-03-07T23:15:17-08:00Elizabeth McGradya488291a6d1d57b11478432b35897f72c421a84c81802plain2016-03-07T23:18:38-08:00Elizabeth McGradya488291a6d1d57b11478432b35897f72c421a84cThe absence of doors demonstrates an open floor plan where residents in each room can easily communicate and the space can flow freely. The natural light travels through the open spaces, as well as fresh air, again keeping the house open to the outdoors. The ease of communication is an indication of emphasis on family communication, showing a lack of private spaces in the common areas of the house.
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12016-03-07T22:19:57-08:00Elizabeth McGradya488291a6d1d57b11478432b35897f72c421a84cEichler: Atrium1Indoor/Outdoor Atrium example from Eichler homemedia/EichlerAtrium.jpgplain2016-03-07T22:19:57-08:00Elizabeth McGradya488291a6d1d57b11478432b35897f72c421a84c