ISBN13: | 9781032366524 |
ISBN10: | 1032366524 |
Binding: | Paperback |
No. of pages: | 206 pages |
Size: | 216x138 mm |
Weight: | 381 g |
Language: | English |
Illustrations: | 48 Halftones, black & white |
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Civil and construction engineering
Environmental sciences
DIY & home improvements
Further readings in the field of technology
Interior design
Product design
Environmental protection
Civil and construction engineering (charity campaign)
Environmental sciences (charity campaign)
DIY & home improvements (charity campaign)
Further readings in the field of technology (charity campaign)
Interior design (charity campaign)
Product design (charity campaign)
Environmental protection (charity campaign)
House Out of Factory
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Originally published in 1946, when Britain was facing a post-war housing crisis, this book dealt with the issue of the factory-produced house in being part of the solution for housing people in an affordable manner and a short time-scale.
Originally published in 1946, when Britain was facing a post-war housing crisis, this book dealt with the issue of the factory-produced house in being part of the solution for housing people in an affordable manner and a short time-scale. The book, aimed at both lay-people and technicians discusses aspects of pre-fabricated housing such as comfort, standardisation and aesthetics. The book is illustrated with 48pp of black and white plates.
1. Why the Factory-Made House? 2. What Materials are Suitable 3. What Methods Can be Used? 4. Can Homes be Mass-Produced? 5. How Long Will It Last? 6. How Much Will It Cost? 7. Will It Be Comfortable? 8. Will It Be Easy to Run? 9. What Will It Look Like? 10. Consider Your Verdict.