Basements and Cellars

The north, east and north-east are ideal for basements and cellars.
Avoid basements and cellars in the south-west.
A height equal to or less than the ground floor height is generally recommended.

It there is the need for a cellar, the best place is the north and east of the site. Of course, the basement is not meant for residing.

Avoid basements and cellars in the south-west. It may render the master or the eldest son weak physically and financially. Accidents are likely to occur in the family.

If the basement is required for the entire space of the building, see that the floor level of the basement is uniform.

A height equal to or less that the ground floor height is generally recommended.