Charleston Single Houses are a single room wide, as many rooms deep as a homeowner needed, and were always oriented to the south or to the west. This southern or westward orientation allowed them to catch the breeze off of the water, that would push the hot air up the staircase and out of the home, creating circulation before AC.
These homes feature privacy doors leading to open porches called piazzas, designed for residents to cool off during hot summer days. By closing that privacy door, Charlestonians could sit in light clothing or underwear to enjoy the breeze.
Hang a breezy Charleston Single House in your home and enjoy the blue skies of Lowcountry summer.
Charleston Single Houses are a single room wide, as many rooms deep as a homeowner needed, and were always oriented to the south or to the west. This southern or westward orientation allowed them to catch the breeze off of the water, that would push the hot air up the staircase and out of the home, creating circulation before AC.
These homes feature privacy doors leading to open porches called piazzas, designed for residents to cool off during hot summer days. By closing that privacy door, Charlestonians could sit in light clothing or underwear to enjoy the breeze.
Hang a breezy Charleston Single House in your home and enjoy the blue skies of Lowcountry summer.
