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| INTRODUCTION.—The housing problem of the future—the
artisan-suburb. Remedies already suggested—municipalisation,
etc. Experiments. The Home: its necessities and
requirements—environment—fresh air—the garden—Beauty.
The revival in domestic architecture and its application to
cottage building. General | [1] |
| THE BOURNVILLE VILLAGE.—Its origin and its founder’s
motive. The Bournville Village Trust. First and subsequent
projects. A National scheme. Rents. Inhabitants.
Buildings. Open spaces, etc. The village schools. Bournville’s
claims | [9] |
| COTTAGES AT £135, WITH NOTES ON THE
ECONOMIC BUILDING OF SMALL COTTAGES.
Simplicity and regularity of planning. Arrangement of
outbuildings. Height of rooms. Ornament. The true
test of economy. Foundations. Stock articles. General | [16] |
| THE LAYING OUT OF GARDENS.—A Bournville garden.
Paths. Bedding. Flowers. Fruit trees, etc. | [23] |
| BLOCKS, PAIRS & SINGLE COTTAGES.—Examples of
Bournville cottages, with description, accommodation,
materials, etc. Variations of the same plan. The long
sloping roof, the large living room, and other features | [25]
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| GENERAL NOTES.—The bath—the sunk bath—the “Cabinet”
bath—Cornes’ bath. The ingle nook. Chimneys. Windows—casement
and sash. Bricks. Roof covering. Wall
spaces—rough-cast—whitewash—half-timber, etc. | [51] |
| THE LAYING OUT OF A MODEL VILLAGE.—Regard
of physical features. Advisory architect. The selection of
centres. Roads. Street elevations. Service of natural advantages.
Shopping. Factories. Plots of houses. Gardens. | [61] |