The Washington times., 1925-11-21

ton OF all interests, has succeeded
during the past four years In de-
veloping & set Of national standards
for every form Of softwood lumber.
Standards Are Patent
American lumber standards in
themselves are a most potent in
huence for better building. More
than any single instrument ever
placed in the hands of the lumber
using public do they make possible
more intelligent, a more Logical
and, therefore, more nearly per-
feet utilization of lumber in build
ing construction. Copies OF these
standards (which should be in the
hands Of all persons associated with
buildingl may be procured by ad'
dressing the Central Committee on
Lumber Standards at Washington
The dwellings Of any people are
strength. Our highest civic ideals
spring from sources which have
their origin in happy, thriving
communities. And, since. the en-
| lightened community offers the best
field for the merchandising OF lum
Der, the interest of the lumber IN
dustry in improving small house
architecture in America might re
suit from no motive other than tht
seeking for commercial gain. The
motive, however, lies deeper than
this.
It is a common sight in industrial
sections of our cities to see un
slightly rows of houses Of the type
that are built by the mile and solo
| nv the foot. They are Identical III
design, plan and setting. II caretu
i attention had been given to the
fundamental principles of good plan
ming and designing, these same
dwellings could have been bulil
with far more pleasing results anc
at no great expense. Those who
build small houses become respon
sible not only for creating the de
sire to build attractively and eco
nomically, but also for preserving
the ideals which lead people tc
build beautiful homes with loving
hearts and eager hands.
Good Planning and Designing
Good planning and good designing
are so closely dependent upon good
construction that it is impossible to
use lumber economically without
calling attention to certain prin
ciples of architectural design. TIC
| Justify investment in small houses
good architecture should never be
separated from good construction
Either without the other means dol
lar waste and the sacrifice OF per
sonal comfort and convenience.
The small house Is typically
American. Thousands are being
built every year, many OF them or
the supposition that the art Of small
house architecture is Independent OF
its materials. A campaign for bet
| ter planning and designing Of small
houses would be distinct step
forward in community development
Small houses often become old
fashioned long before they wear
out a result usually Of poor illogical
design. Good planning and design
ing survive changing customs, and
from generation to generation pro
duce the homes that never go Out
Of style. There is no surer way t.
spread an appreciation of good
planning and designing than by
practicing it. Good planning Is
most essential in the small house
because strict economy in plan and
material Is necessary to bring the
small house within the financial
reach Of the prospective owner.
Good Architecture
| The lumber industry feels that an
appreciation of good architecture in
small house building is necessary
| for the development of congenial
American community life. 1t has
come to be recognized that com
munity has a right to require that