BETTER HOME MOVEMENT
The winning design in a recent “Better Home” competition run on national lines in Michigan, U.S.A. The architect was Mr. Rhees E. Burket, of Detroit. “The Building Age," in publishing the designs, describes the home as an admirable illustration of the importance of minor details. Planned efficiently and harmoniously, its beauty is emphasised by such features as the dormer windows, chimney-pots and doorway. The architect suggests a roof of blue, green and brown slate.
( with green sashes and gutters. Con j raon brick, painted white, serves f< : the walls, and the timber employed I dull grey weathered oak. The pei j spective sketch is that of the frontj which is the west elevation, showir abundance of window space. No j doorway and window details. T 1 j entire scheme creates an atmosphere < i cheeriness and comfort. The cub j capacity of the house is given £ : 24,399 feet, and the estimated cost i £2,500. This, however, includes basement storey.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 925, 19 March 1930, Page 6
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