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The site surrounding a residence is
a most important environment. It serves numerous utilitarian, aesthetic, and psychological functions for the residents as well as for visitors, neighbors and passersby. As a setting for the house, the residential site is the context or surroundings within which one views
the architecture of the house. Also the location for outdoor living,
the residential site can be thought of
as an exterior extension of the functions which occur inside the home. Socializing, eating, cooking, reading, sunbathing, recreating, gardening, or simply relaxing are all activities which can take place
on the residential site. In addition,
the site can be considered an expression of the lifestyle and values of
the residents. |
