The design and specification of a dwelling house
constitutes the thesis of the student Arvid Anderson
of the class of '08.
This thesis consists of two parts, namely: drawings
and written description or specification. The drawings
and specifications are to be considered as cooperative,
the latter are necessary to express...
Literature is recorded thought or knowledge; the aggregate of books and other publications, in either an unlimited or a limited sense; the collective body of literary productions in general, or within a particular sphere,
period, country or language. In a restricted sense, the
class of writings in which expression and...
In taking up this study of the evolution of the
home, we have considered it not so much as a dwelling place
for a family, but as a structure - first, as a
natural, later as an artificial edifice, a work of
architecture, tracing the history of home - building...
"Since the present power and heating plant was installed the number of buildings has increased so rapidly
that the present equipment is unable to supply the necessary power for the proposed electrical and mechanical
laboratories.
In this design it is assumed that Waldo and
Cauthorn halls are to be heated...
It is necessary before placing any piece of apparatus
on the market to thoroughly test it under similar
conditions to that for which it was designed, and to
rate it accordingly to the results of the tests, allow
a reasonable margin for unusual conditions.
By the aid of our technical...
The author has not previously had any course in
House Construction, but the inspiration for the these
was received from having seen the work done by a class
in that subject. The plans for the house, with the windows,
doors, cupboards in the kitchen, fireplaces, some
of the furniture and...
"The house does not make the home, but it has a
great deal of influence on the health and character of
the family.
In planning a house, its special uses must be considered.
The house intended for a home should be made
s convenient, sanitary and attractive as possible.
The...
To the North West horticulturist there is no
problem which confronts him of so great moment as that
of soil fertility; and. no phase of horticulture is
more deserving of the attention of fruit growers, than
is given at the present time to the growing of orchard.
cover crops.