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This book presents innovative designs for constructing durable and flexible emergency structures amidst wartime material shortages. The author, an industrial and consumer products specialist during WWII, describes emergency relief buildings, community shelters, semi-detached houses, and industrial facilities built from standardized components like plywood, wood, and steel. The text includes step-by-step instructions for assembling these structures, along with illustrative diagrams, floor plans, and photographs. Going beyond mere construction techniques, the author provides insight into the design philosophy that guided the project, aiming for efficient use of materials and adaptability to various needs. The designs prioritize interior flexibility, allowing for easy reconfiguration of interior spaces as needs evolve. This book is an invaluable resource for wartime construction and provides inspiration for future sustainable, flexible buildings.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents innovative designs for constructing durable and flexible emergency structures amidst wartime material shortages. The author, an industrial and consumer products specialist during WWII, describes emergency relief buildings, community shelters, semi-detached houses, and industrial facilities built from standardized components like plywood, wood, and steel. The text includes step-by-step instructions for assembling these structures, along with illustrative diagrams, floor plans, and photographs. Going beyond mere construction techniques, the author provides insight into the design philosophy that guided the project, aiming for efficient use of materials and adaptability to various needs. The designs prioritize interior flexibility, allowing for easy reconfiguration of interior spaces as needs evolve. This book is an invaluable resource for wartime construction and provides inspiration for future sustainable, flexible buildings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528202527_0
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