House plan styles
Karoo house plans
Karoo homes are built for heat: thick walls, small deep-set windows and long verandahs under low corrugated roofs, in simple rectangular forms.
About the style
Simple, sturdy and cool in summer
What defines it
- Thick walls that keep rooms cool
- Long verandahs for shade
- Low-pitched corrugated roofs
- Simple rectangular layouts
Works well for
- Hot, dry regions
- Country stands
- Low-maintenance homes
Karoo plans