How to Lower Home Building Costs Part Four
The article urges reducing costs by adjusting material qualities not by sacrificing durability. It suggests using midgrade materials, consulting architects or experienced builders to identify acceptable options, and interviews with experts to lower overall house expenses while still meeting basic standards. It concludes by stressing that many can own homes with less than their assumed needs.
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Small House Service Bureau of the
United States, Inc
Four Room Colonial Bungalow Planned for Easy Costing
A four room colonial bungalow styled as a cottage and now a bungalow offers good value. Its wood frame on masonry foundation features a front living room with large fireplace, dining alcove, kitchen with cross ventilation, and a partially excavated basement for laundry and fuel. Cost depends on materials and locality, with easy economies and stock materials emphasized. The plan is provided by Architects' Small House Service Bureau in cooperation with Home Builders' Clinic and U.S. government endorsement.
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Bureau of the Architects
States Bureau
What You May Want to Know About Building
An advisory on home construction costs and choices from the American Institute of Architects. It notes costs vary 25 percent by finish and equipment, suggests insulation between rafters, separate flues for kitchen and fireplace, and warns against combining flues for two fires to avoid poor drafts.
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