The Architect and Engineer, April 1928, surveys how American homes and their surroundings are changing fast. It offers practical insight into design, financing, and standards that shaped the era’s domestic life.
From a wide look at the small house to the rise of new building ideas, this issue links taste, technology, and finance. It highlights how architects, lenders, and manufacturers worked together to bring better homes within reach for more families, while also noting regional progress and a growing public demand for thoughtful planning and materials.
The issue blends commentary, industry news, and project notes—showing how architectural practice and home life were evolving in the late 1920s. It includes discussions of building loan associations, competitions for school and civic projects, and new products that affected construction and design on the Pacific Coast.
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century American architecture, urban planning, and the intersection of design and industry during a pivotal period.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the small house in American life and architecture. Beginning in the early 20th century, the author traces the development of the small house from the chalet-style cabins of the western frontier to the more historically appropriate Spanish-style homes of the southwest, and finally to the compact, livable, and design-forward abodes we see today. Through the author's examination of architectural styles, interior planning, and the use of materials and equipment, this book not only provides a comprehensive history of the small house in America but also sheds light on the changing social and economic landscape of the country as a whole. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333767372_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333767372
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333767372
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)