Model Houses For The Industrial Classes (1871)

By Banister Fletcher and Banister Fletcher

Book Overview

Model Houses for the Industrial Classes is a book written by Banister Fletcher in 1871. The book is a guide for architects and builders on how to design and construct affordable housing for the working classes during the Industrial Revolution. The book includes detailed plans and illustrations of various types of housing, including terraced houses, cottages, and flats. The author emphasizes the importance of good ventilation, sanitation, and natural light in creating healthy living conditions for the working class. He also discusses the benefits of communal spaces, such as gardens and playgrounds, for promoting social interaction and improving the quality of life for residents. The book is considered a pioneering work in the field of social housing and has influenced the design of affordable housing projects around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164854453
• ISBN13: 9781164854456
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"