Model Houses for the Industrial Classes

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Banister Fletcher's Model Houses for the Industrial Classes is a pioneering work on social housing and urban design. Originally published in 1850, this book argued for the importance of good design and sanitation in the construction of housing for the working classes, and provided a series of detailed plans and specifications for a range of model houses. Featuring numerous illustrations and diagrams, as well as a wealth of practical advice, Model Houses for the Industrial Classes remains a classic text on the subject of social housing.