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Title: Húsabætur á sveitabæjum: Uppdrættir og áætlanir
Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jóhannes Birgir Jensson, Lissa Potter and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
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//dp.rastko.net
Summary: "Húsabætur á sveitabæjum: Uppdrættir og áætlanir" by Jón Sveinsson is a practical guidebook written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1898. The book provides insights into farmhouse renovations and construction, particularly addressing the transition from traditional turf houses to more durable timber structures. It focuses on various designs and construction plans, offering practical advice and cost estimations for those looking to improve their rural living conditions. The content of the book is a detailed examination of specific building plans, labeled as houses A through F, along with additional bathhouse structures. Each plan includes precise measurements, materials needed, and cost calculations, making it a comprehensive resource for rural dwellers looking to undertake construction projects. Sveinsson emphasizes the importance of transitioning to timber construction for better living conditions, highlighting factors like durability, insulation, and practicality in rural settings. The book serves as both a design manual and a resource for budgeting and sourcing materials to facilitate these construction efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jón Sveinsson
EBook No.: 19960
Published: Nov 29, 2006
Downloads: 63
Language: Icelandic
Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans
LoCC: Technology: Building construction
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Húsabætur á sveitabæjum: Uppdrættir og áætlanir
Note: Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jóhannes Birgir Jensson, Lissa Potter and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http:
//dp.rastko.net
Summary: "Húsabætur á sveitabæjum: Uppdrættir og áætlanir" by Jón Sveinsson is a practical guidebook written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1898. The book provides insights into farmhouse renovations and construction, particularly addressing the transition from traditional turf houses to more durable timber structures. It focuses on various designs and construction plans, offering practical advice and cost estimations for those looking to improve their rural living conditions. The content of the book is a detailed examination of specific building plans, labeled as houses A through F, along with additional bathhouse structures. Each plan includes precise measurements, materials needed, and cost calculations, making it a comprehensive resource for rural dwellers looking to undertake construction projects. Sveinsson emphasizes the importance of transitioning to timber construction for better living conditions, highlighting factors like durability, insulation, and practicality in rural settings. The book serves as both a design manual and a resource for budgeting and sourcing materials to facilitate these construction efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jón Sveinsson
EBook No.: 19960
Published: Nov 29, 2006
Downloads: 63
Language: Icelandic
Subject: Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans
LoCC: Technology: Building construction
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.