This plan is intended for use in the North, where the compact floor plan with cellar and inside chimney and the front vestibule will simplify the heating problem. The first-floor level is above the ordinary height of packed snow in winter, but the grade entrance gives easy communication with both the cellar and the main part of the house. This permits convenient use of the cellar as a washroom and laundry, if in a well-drained location, as well as for storage purposes. The house is roomy and well-arranged, with a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. By a slight change to make the second-floor like the first, a bathroom or toilet could be arranged in the large closet by the stairs. Storage space is provided in the attic. All second-floor partitions are directly above those of the first floor, thus making a strong, rigid house with the least framing material. [Illustration: FIRST FLOOR PLAN] [Illustration: SECOND FLOOR PLAN] [Illustration: COMPLETED HOUSE] [32] Prepared by H. W. Orth and R. A. Gmeinder for the division of agricultural engineering, University of Minnesota. VERY SMALL HOUSES The dimensions of the houses in the very-small-house group are kept to the minimum by using the living rooms for sleeping rooms at night. These houses cannot be considered adequate for the typical farm family, but will serve for young married couples or for tenants with small families. PLAN 6501[33] Floor areas: Superstructure, 325 square feet. Stoop, 15 square feet. In plan 6501, sleeping space is provided in double-deck beds screened from the living room by draw curtains. If more space is wanted later, a bedroom wing can be added at the end of the living room. To save space, the kitchen is planned for an oil, gas, or electric stove. With a house of this size, part of the housework would have to be done outdoors, and a paved or graveled space under a tree near the house would be a convenience. [Illustration: FLOOR PLAN] [Illustration: COMPLETED HOUSE] [33] Prepared by H. E. Wichers, N. F. Resell, and O. S. Ekdahl, for Kansas State College. PLAN 6502[34] Floor areas: Superstructure, 600 square feet. Stoop, 35 square feet. The special feature of plan 6502 is the well-arranged kitchen, with good storage space and a compact work area at one side of the direct line of travel from the back door. Some privacy at night is afforded by the double wardrobes and folding screen between the two beds in the living room. The side porch will serve the double purpose of workroom and sleeping porch. It should be screened and have curtains to keep out the rain. By adding 4 feet to the living room and an additional partition, a third room could be provided. A shower bath may be installed in the large closet as shown. [Illustration: COMPLETED HOUSE] [Illustration: FLOOR PLAN] [34] Prepared by A. L. Matthews and N. G. Napier for the department of agricultural engineering, University of Arkansas, PLAN 6503[35]