The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 1055
... houses , dilapidate their lands , so that their estates are pressed to death under the weight of their house . " 2987. " Thirdly , as for strength , country houses must be substantives , able to stand of themselves , not like city ...
... houses , dilapidate their lands , so that their estates are pressed to death under the weight of their house . " 2987. " Thirdly , as for strength , country houses must be substantives , able to stand of themselves , not like city ...
Page 1059
... houses the external door may open to a plain passage , at the end whereof the staircase may be placed . On one side of the passage may be a com- mon kitchen , and on the other side the ... HOUSES . Base Courses or Plinths 940 Farm-Houses.
... houses the external door may open to a plain passage , at the end whereof the staircase may be placed . On one side of the passage may be a com- mon kitchen , and on the other side the ... HOUSES . Base Courses or Plinths 940 Farm-Houses.
Page 1362
... houses of many stories , 1555-1560 . In ordinary houses , 1556 , 1557. In double houses , 1558. Of the Hôtel Vendôme , 1560. Of a house built for the Brothers Mocenigo , 1562. Pressure of earth against , and rules for finding thickness ...
... houses of many stories , 1555-1560 . In ordinary houses , 1556 , 1557. In double houses , 1558. Of the Hôtel Vendôme , 1560. Of a house built for the Brothers Mocenigo , 1562. Pressure of earth against , and rules for finding thickness ...
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