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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]
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]