American Vernacular Design, 1870-1940: An Illustrated GlossaryVan Nostrand Reinhold, 1985 - 270 pages |
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... units . The two - family house or duplex is another kind of two - family building whose units usually have similar floor plans ; it is arranged with a dwelling or an apartment on each floor . The upper level has either an exterior or ...
... units . The two - family house or duplex is another kind of two - family building whose units usually have similar floor plans ; it is arranged with a dwelling or an apartment on each floor . The upper level has either an exterior or ...
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... units spanning an opening in which the downward thrust of each unit is carried to the next unit , until the last unit meets the vertical supports . Arches are described in terms of their inte- rior outline : flat , segmental ...
... units spanning an opening in which the downward thrust of each unit is carried to the next unit , until the last unit meets the vertical supports . Arches are described in terms of their inte- rior outline : flat , segmental ...
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... units increased population density while maintaining neighborhood scale . Each " house " often served as a starter for the incoming city population ; resi- dents enjoyed the same amenities of neighborhood living , with access to work ...
... units increased population density while maintaining neighborhood scale . Each " house " often served as a starter for the incoming city population ; resi- dents enjoyed the same amenities of neighborhood living , with access to work ...
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