Supersonic kitchen of tomorrow envisioned for Baytown homes
Baytown home feature by Clyde A. Murray explores futuristic cleaning and living concepts. Architect Lowell Lammers describes supersonic dish and clothes cleaning, rust-free barrels, glare-free lighting, air conditioning, and a three-way cooking box. The design, DESIGN A-315, outlines a 1210 square foot Moor-area plan with insulated floors, face brick accents, and a front kitchen-dinette layout.
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Clyde A. Murray
Rogers
Flash Gordon
Baytown
Lowell Lammers
Lowell
Small
St. Cloud
National Housing Center Planned For Washington
The National Association of Home Builders has hired Atlantic Research Corp to set up a large building library and information bureau for the National Housing Center in Washington. The eight story facility at 1625 S Street NW will complete mid 1955, serving NAHB members and related industries with building data and exhibits.
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National Association of Home Pnrsnders
Atlantic Research Corp
Alexandria
National Housing Center
Washington, D. C
NAHB
National Housing Center Library
Europe
S. Street
N. W
National Association of Home Builders
National Research Institute
Baytown Sun Names House As Pictured
In Baytown Sun coverage a house is named or identified as pictured. The article highlights the property shown in a photo, noting its features and possibly the context or event it relates to.
Walls That Take To Sun Help Make Home Liveable
Rooms demand targeted wall finishes and cedar paneling to utilize sunlit exposure. South facing walls use autumn-hued western red cedar to deepen color under artificial light, while natural daylight reveals grain and richness. Built-ins in cedar blend with walls, offering flexible storage and a luxurious, durable interior.
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Walla
February Is Month For Planning Home Additions
Planning month encourages homeowners to outline future builds with architects and builders. The guide highlights outdoor living spaces, sun exposure, cedar screening, and simple deck ideas to blend homes with nature. It notes practical layouts for kitchens, living rooms, and sun decks to suit busy family life. It also mentions surface textures and finishes for wood, plus basic design tips for affordable cedar fences and seating.
Housing Program Emerges Under Eisenhower Plan
The 1955 housing program is coalescing from White House proclamations and agency actions. Key points include extending public housing tax breaks, expanding FHA mortgage insurance authority, and presidential power to adjust mortgage backing terms. Congress may knit proposals into a single law before spring.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Iment
Congress
Special Advisory Commission
FHA
Veterans Administration
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