Windows the Eyes of Your Home and Its History
The article traces the evolution of windows from ancient openings and colored marble sheets to early glass and lead cames, contrasting old and new designs. It notes how windows affect health and wellbeing, and discusses cultural differences in window purposes from ancient Greece to Turkish-inspired views, highlighting the shift toward daylight and openness.
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Connecticut Colonial Adaption House Plan Seeks Builders
A feature on a 1844 era small house design from the Architects Small House Service Bureau highlights a Connecticut colonial adaptation. The plan emphasizes value, compact layout, sunlit rooms, cross ventilation, built in dining alcove, and economical construction with options to control costs.
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Building Tips and Paint Varnish Comparisons From A Guide
A reader questions enamel coats for painting and floor varnish choices. Answers stress guaranteed products, no shellac on floors, and varnish made from vegetable oils. Additional Qs cover brick sills, insulation use, tile floor costs, waste saving in planning, and the architect’s role.
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