Basics (my house has a good number of these features):
Orient the house into prevailing wind, if possible.
Doors front & rear
Windows in primary living & sleeping area. IMO. double-hung is the best type
HIGH ceilings --particularly in the daytime living areas
Stairwell large & open
Center hallway on 1st floor beside stairway. Ideally, this hallway extends the entire depth of the house to the above front & rear doors.
Large attic hatch in ceiling of top floor with 'remote' opening & closing
Large, screened louvers in the gable ends and/or attic ventilators. Or dormers with louvers and/or awning-type windows to shed ran.
Crawl space plenum (optional)
Thank you for this, RC. 8)