Húsabætur á sveitabæjum: Uppdrættir og áætlanir by Jón Sveinsson
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jón Sveinsson |
|---|---|
| Title | Húsabætur á sveitabæjum: Uppdrættir og áætlanir |
| Credits |
Produced by Jóhannes Birgir Jensson, Lissa Potter and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Icelandic |
| LoC Class | TH: Technology: Building construction |
| Subject | Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19960 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19960-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 29, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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