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I am always amazed at the efficiency of these residences! They could easily be adapted to modern orientations as "zone heating/cooling" with modern systems, for example. Which COULD bring down the cost of housing for many. Efficient use of building materials and lower labor costs to build. These floor plans could become "the future" for affordable, nice housing rather than what it being built today. Same plans, modern exteriors, modern amenities, might be the key to the future!
Thanks for adding these in, every so often, Rick!!
The first one is classic early 1900s where they had to have a big dining room, in this case bigger than the living room. But Design 8214 has no dining room at all, and the 9'x9' kitchen is too small to set up a table in, so presumably you had to eat in the living room. Perhaps an unwitting precursor of the family room?
These houses all need at least a half bath with sink and toilet on their first floor. The last home is versatile because of its size, and the large porch could be converted into an additional living space. Rex in DC
The last one is rather elegant. The others look like little bunkers.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at the efficiency of these residences! They could easily be adapted to modern orientations as "zone heating/cooling" with modern systems, for example. Which COULD bring down the cost of housing for many. Efficient use of building materials and lower labor costs to build. These floor plans could become "the future" for affordable, nice housing rather than what it being built today. Same plans, modern exteriors, modern amenities, might be the key to the future!
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding these in, every so often, Rick!!
Cdadbr - You're very welcome.
DeleteThe first one is classic early 1900s where they had to have a big dining room, in this case bigger than the living room. But Design 8214 has no dining room at all, and the 9'x9' kitchen is too small to set up a table in, so presumably you had to eat in the living room. Perhaps an unwitting precursor of the family room?
ReplyDeleteThese houses all need at least a half bath with sink and toilet on their first floor. The last home is versatile because of its size, and the large porch could be converted into an additional living space.
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