The longhouse is generally two connected buildings which result from the addition of more and more partitions, thus subdividing the structure, or from the outright construction of a new building adjacent to the original. Longhouses usually have cross passages, and communication flows freely through the structures. The laithe house confines the family and the farm building under the same roof.
The longhouse is a type of dwelling that consists of two connected structures, often with cross passages for communication. It can be expanded by adding partitions or by building an adjacent structure. The laithe house is a type of dwelling that combines the family's living area and farm buildings under one roof.