Convenient Houses, With Fifty Plans for the Housekeeper
Efficient Home Designs: A Practical Guide for HousekeepersBy Louis H. Gibson
Length7h 55m
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In "Convenient Houses, With Fifty Plans for the Housekeeper," Louis H. Gibson provides a captivating exploration of domestic architecture tailored for the practical needs of early 20th-century households. The book is characterized by its blend of straightforward prose and detailed illustrations, reflecting the architectural and sociocultural shifts of the period. Gibson's work stands at the intersection of modernism and traditional domesticity, offering fifty meticulously crafted house plans that highlight efficiency and functionality in design, signaling a growing trend towards convenience in American homes during the early 1900s. Louis H. Gibson was an architect deeply invested in the evolution of residential spaces, stemming from his formative years in an era where industrialization was rapidly changing the landscape of American life. His firsthand experiences with the challenges of domestic planning and his desire to create more livable environments culminated in the writing of this book, which serves both as a practical guide and an aesthetic manifesto. Gibson'Äôs insights reflect a broader societal movement that sought to reconcile the demands of modernity with the needs of family life. This book is an invaluable resource for architects, home designers, and anyone interested in the interplay of domestic comfort and architectural innovation. Gibson'Äôs emphasis on practicality and beauty resonates today, making his plans not just historical artifacts but also enduring inspirations for contemporary home design.
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Length7 hrs 55 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
26CHAPTER XVII.
2THE ARCHITECT AND THE HOUSEWIFE.
27CHAPTER XVIII.
3CONVENIENT HOUSES.
28CHAPTER XIX.
4CHAPTER I.
29CHAPTER XX.
5CHAPTER II.
30CHAPTER XXI.
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6CHAPTER III.
31CHAPTER XXII.
7CHAPTER IV.
32CHAPTER XXIII.
8A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HOUSE.
33CHAPTER XXIV.
9CHAPTER V.
34CHAPTER XXV.
10VESTIBULE.
35CHAPTER XXVI.
11HALL.
36PRACTICAL HOUSE-BUILDING.
12RECEPTION-HALL, PARLOR, AND SITTING-ROOM.
37CHAPTER XXVII.
13DINING-ROOM.
38LOCATING THE HOUSE.
14CHAPTER VI.
39WATER.
15CHAPTER VII.
40EXCAVATING.
16CHAPTER VIII.
41DRAINING.
17CHAPTER IX.
42MASON-WORK.
18CHAPTER X.
43CHAPTER XXVIII.
19CHAPTER XI.
44CELLAR.
20CHAPTER XII.
45CHIMNEYS.
21CHAPTER XIII.
46OUTSIDE CELLAR-WAY.
22CHAPTER XIV.
47AREAS.
23PLANS OF FIFTY CONVENIENT HOUSES.
48CHAPTER XXIX.
24CHAPTER XV.
49CUT STONE.
25CHAPTER XVI.
50TERRA-COTTA WORK.
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