Casitas were built with windows on each side of the room to capture the tropical cross breezes. They also featured high ceilings so that the heat would rise, making the room feel cooler.
By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide
Casitas were built with windows on each side of the room to capture the tropical cross breezes. They also featured high ceilings so that the heat would rise, making the room feel cooler.
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