"Homes and How to Make Them" by E.C. (Eugene Clarence) Gardner is a useful manual from the late 1800s offering complete guidance on home construction and style. Presented as a series of letters between an architect and family man, the book emphasizes the different elements needed to build cozy and beautiful homes. Aimed at readers keen on architecture and design, the book explores the important ideas for building effective living spaces. It starts with an exchange between an ambitious architect and John, a family man set on building his own home, showing the impact and importance of building with purpose, and how a house represents its owner. John's starting worries about transitioning from dreams to actual bricks highlights the complexity of construction. The architect hopes to lead John, offering real suggestions on site selection, materials, and crucial home needs, before teaching the deeper complexities of construction in future letters.
Homes and How to Make Them
By E. C. (Eugene Clarence) Gardner
An architect leads a determined family man through the complicated process of building a home, filled with practical advice and insights.
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About the AuthorEugene Clarence Gardner (1836–1915) was an American architect and author of Springfield, Massachusetts. Gardner was noted both for the architectural influence of his extensive practice as well as his writings on the American home. Gardner was the most notable architect of Springfield.
Eugene Clarence Gardner (1836–1915) was an American architect and author of Springfield, Massachusetts. Gardner was noted both for the architectural influence of his extensive practice as well as his writings on the American home. Gardner was the most notable architect of Springfield.
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