Multiply one side of a square by 1.618 to generate a new shape: a rectangle with harmonious proportions. The Golden Ratio is obtained by laying the square over the rectangle and observing the connection between the two forms. The length of the shorter side of the square equals the longer side of the rectangle, while the width of the square equals 18% more than that of the rectangle. The golden ratio has been used for centuries by artists and architects to create aesthetically pleasing designs. It has also been used as a method of communication because people are naturally drawn to it. There are even certain numbers that can be expressed as fractions using the golden ratio as their divisor. For example, the golden ratio divides both 1.0 and 1.5 into two equal parts without remainder. It may seem like a coincidence that such a fundamental concept in aesthetics and art history should also be useful in designing buildings, but it's not. The golden ratio is present in many beautiful objects in nature- from pine trees to flower petals- and it plays an important role in creating harmony between different elements inside these structures. Houses have similar elements to trees and flowers: windows and doors that divide up the space into rooms, columns that support the roof, etc. By arranging your house according to the golden ratio, you will create room layouts that look good and function well too.