Model Houses For The Industrial Classes (1871) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437055597)

Model Houses For The Industrial Classes is a book written by Banister Fletcher and published in 1871. The book is a detailed guide to designing and building houses for the working class during the Industrial Revolution in England. The author argues that the living conditions of the working class were deplorable and that the design of their houses was a major contributing factor. The book offers practical advice on how to design and build houses that are affordable, comfortable, and healthy for the working class. It covers topics such as the importance of ventilation, lighting, and sanitation, as well as the use of materials and the layout of the house. The book also includes numerous illustrations and plans of model houses that were designed specifically for the industrial classes. Overall, Model Houses For The Industrial Classes is an important historical document that sheds light on the living conditions of the working class during the Industrial Revolution and offers practical solutions to improve their quality of life.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.

Author: Banister Fletcher
ISBN-10: 1437055591
ISBN-13: 9781437055597
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d