Because the foundation transfers the weight of the house to the soil, prudent engineering principles and calculations are necessary. However, prescriptive code requirements often codify the worst case situation, adding unnecessarily to costs for all foundations built in an area. The optimum foundation will depend on factors such as climate, soil, topography, and building loads. […]
Рубрика: Venture for Affordable Housing
HOUSE AND LOT DESIGN
Factors which distinguish good design from poor design are somewhat subjective and vary from buyer to buyer, from builder to builder, and from architect to architect. There are certain qualities of good design that most can agree upon. These include a sense of comfort and good taste in the combination of materials, spaces, and equipment […]
Venture for Affordable Housing
The Joint Venture for Affordable Housing (JVAH) program has been a significant step toward lowering housing costs. This manual contains a compilation of proven cost-saving construction techniques. All the techniques may not be applicable in every situation, but most builders will likely find many ways to lower housing costs. Volume I, the companion manual, contains […]