Loudon's Architectural Magazine: And Journal of Improvement in Architecture, Building, and Furnishing, and in the Various Arts and Trades Connected Therewith, Volume 1John Claudius Loudon Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman., 1834 |
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... intended occupant of a house with the necessity of having it previously examined by a professional man , it would justify what we have asserted as to the benefits to be derived from architectural knowledge . The great advantage ...
... intended occupant of a house with the necessity of having it previously examined by a professional man , it would justify what we have asserted as to the benefits to be derived from architectural knowledge . The great advantage ...
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... intended to be rendered fire - proof , and , besides , the iron - founder supplies so many important parts of the furniture , both of dwelling - houses and of agricultural buildings , that many of the articles he manufactures will ...
... intended to be rendered fire - proof , and , besides , the iron - founder supplies so many important parts of the furniture , both of dwelling - houses and of agricultural buildings , that many of the articles he manufactures will ...
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... intended to effect a purpose of utility , by confining the water from the roof to its proper current ; while , again , the antefixæ ( g ) , which are seen ranged along the lateral cornices , forming so elegant a mode of termination to ...
... intended to effect a purpose of utility , by confining the water from the roof to its proper current ; while , again , the antefixæ ( g ) , which are seen ranged along the lateral cornices , forming so elegant a mode of termination to ...
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... intended occupier or purchaser has completed his bargain without examining the subsoil , and the manner in which the foundation walls are built . On the supposition that the subsoil is dry , all will be very well , and the house will ...
... intended occupier or purchaser has completed his bargain without examining the subsoil , and the manner in which the foundation walls are built . On the supposition that the subsoil is dry , all will be very well , and the house will ...
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... intended solely for business , or in a private residence . The first points to be considered are , the nature and character of the soil on which the house is erected , and whether it is effectually drained , or is capable of being ...
... intended solely for business , or in a private residence . The first points to be considered are , the nature and character of the soil on which the house is erected , and whether it is effectually drained , or is capable of being ...
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