University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A Demonstration of New Techniques for Low-Cost Small House Construction

Harrell, Raymon H.; Lendrum, James T.

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/54741

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Title
A Demonstration of New Techniques for Low-Cost Small House Construction
Author(s)
  • Harrell, Raymon H.
  • Lendrum, James T.
Issue Date
1952
Keyword(s)
  • Buildings
  • Construction
Abstract
This study was undertaken as a field proof or demonstration of those construction techniques, design features, and structural details which have been proven through research to materially-reduce the cost or increase the quality of small house construction. As part of the study, a program was written, and a low-cost house, of approximately 1,000 sq ft of floor area (30' x 34') was designed. Variations in the placing of the house on the lot for different orientations were studied, and a site plan was made for a small development showing how these variations could be used by a builder to produce an interesting street scene.
Publisher
Small Homes Council - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Series/Report Name or Number
[HHFA Demonstration House Project H-75]
Type of Resource
  • image
  • text
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/54741
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 1952 Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

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