Isbn: 9781025978116 - the servantless house (8 risultati)

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'The Servantless House' is a comprehensive and practical guide to domestic architecture and household management, written during a significant period of social and economic transition. As the availability of domestic labor shifted in the early twentieth century, homeowners and architects were challenged to redesign the private dwelling to be functional without a large staff. R. Randal Phillips, an expert in British architecture, provides an insightful look into how the physical layout and technological equipment of a home can be optimized for self-sufficient living.The work delves into various labor-saving innovations, architectural arrangements, and modern conveniences designed to reduce the drudgery of housework. From the streamlining of kitchen workflows to the adoption of new heating and cleaning technologies, the author offers a blueprint for the modern, efficient home. 'The Servantless House' serves as a vital historical document that captures the intersection of social change and architectural progress, emphasizing the value of design in facilitating a more independent and streamlined lifestyle. This work remains a fascinating study for those interested in the evolution of the domestic environment and the historical roots of contemporary home life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "The Servantless House" is a comprehensive and practical guide to domestic architecture and household management, written during a significant period of social and economic transition. As the availability of domestic labor shifted in the early twentieth century, homeowners and architects were challenged to redesign the private dwelling to be functional without a large staff. R. Randal Phillips, an expert in British architecture, provides an insightful look into how the physical layout and technological equipment of a home can be optimized for self-sufficient living.The work delves into various labor-saving innovations, architectural arrangements, and modern conveniences designed to reduce the drudgery of housework. From the streamlining of kitchen workflows to the adoption of new heating and cleaning technologies, the author offers a blueprint for the modern, efficient home. "The Servantless House" serves as a vital historical document that captures the intersection of social change and architectural progress, emphasizing the value of design in facilitating a more independent and streamlined lifestyle. This work remains a fascinating study for those interested in the evolution of the domestic environment and the historical roots of contemporary home life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…