... built rather small. This also factored into the climate control. The smaller a structure was, the easier it was to heat and cool during the year. Interior space was not of much concern at this time. The living or siting room was often used as the room in which everyone slept. Lack of plumbing eliminated the need for bathroom space and the kitchen and living room may of often times shared a fireplace by a separating wall (if there was one) and one chimney for both sides. This conserved firewood, material to build the house and also made heating easier in the winter. Structures in New Mexico in comparison with those in other parts of the country, and world, differ quite a bit. For example, houses and buildings in much colder climates would be more heavily insulated than those of the southwest. Also more fireplaces may be put in, in ...

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