Evening star., 1927-04-23
Institute 5 Architect Of
fers Attractive
Bungalow.
COST OF BUILDING
IS NOT EXCESSIVE
Interior Arrangements Is De-
signed to Prevent
Waste of Space.
BY L. PORTER MOORE.
resident, Home owners institute, Inc

President, Home owners institute Inc.
Few architects have given closer
thought to the many problems Incl
dent to the design of the small home
than has Arthur Bates Lincoln, con.
sulting architect Of Homie Owners In
stitute, Inc His mind is constantly
occupied with the needs and desires,
so far as houses go. of the family in
moderate circumstances, and every
once in a while he is able to offer
home-minded folks a new plan, and
when he does that plan is worthy of
careful consideration.
We are reproducing Mr.. Lincoln's S
latest design today, plan NO. 254-S,
frame bungalow of five rooms. bath
and porch. 1t is more than good look
ing; it fairly breathes the idea of
home" from the planked shutters
with the crescent moons cut in them
to the sturdy chimney with its wisp
of smoke.
The design has character. Note the
entrance door with it's interesting un-
balanced treatment and seat on one
side The gables over the door and
window break the severity of the roof
vet it's area is such that it may be
given a vari-colored treatment that
will greatly enhance the appeal of the
house. AT the same time the high
pitch of the roof makes space in the
attic available for future use if desired
or as needed.
The all-on-one-ffoor interior arrange.
ment is compact, giving five rooms
and bath with minimum of so-called
waste space; that is, space given over
to halls and stairway. One enters the
living room through vestibule in
which there is, a coat closet. The
living room measures 1212 by 19h
feet; it has a fireplace and also en-
frances to the hall and porch. Behind
this room are the dining room and
kitchen, with built-in china closet and
kitchen cabinet. A wall through
which but single opening is cut sep.
arates these rooms from the two bed
rooms and the bath. Each chamber
has cross-yentilation and a good closet
There is a linen closet in the hall.
A 40-foot lot would accommodate
this house, although a larger one
would be preferable. The roof and
side walls are of shingles. the floor at
the front entrance is of brick.
The bungalow contains 10000 cubic
feet and can be built in the vicinity of
New York City. according to the esti-
mates of Mr.. Lincoln; for sum be-
tween $8, 900 and $40 900, depending on
whether or not the attic is finished.
Outline of recommended specifica-
tions follows
Masonry-concrete footings under all
walls. as shown on drawings. All fOunda-
tion walls TO be poured concrete or concrete
block, Concrete to be mixed with water
brick. all fines lined or constructed with in
terlocking chimney brick, fireplace of Sc
lected brick. Provide ash dump with clean.
ont door in cellar.
Observation-Disclosures incinerator installed
Gated in or near the kitchen for disposal Of
Carpentry--Ali framing lumber shall be
well seasoned and free from large knots,
either Douglas fir or yellow pine. California
white pine for exterior millwork and interior
floors. Steel bridging for floor ioists Int.
rior doors and built-in kitchen cabinet, as
Hardware--Owner shall furnish all finish
ing hardware for doors and windows. for
furnish correct list of hardvare and is 10
put it on in careful, workmanlike manner,
All hardware on exterior openings to be OF
Easement windows-steel easement win
PIastering and I.athiug-Three-coat work
over metal lath is recommended. A less ex-
pse of ope.baif inch Of nIaster over fat rib
expanded metal lath or even wood lath. We
suggest you OBTAIN alternate bids on metal
plaster board may be used il desired by
Metal Work--Gutters. leaders downspouts
and flashing to be 16-ounce copper or No. IL
gauge zinc.
Roofng-Roof Of variegated slate slate
surfaced or copper-clad shingles, to be laid
in accordance with manufacturers instruc~
tions. Color as selected. Asbestos cement
or cedar shingles at owners option.
Painting-Strictly pure white lead and
Iinseed oil in proper proportion with zinc
oxide where desired. or a good grade of
ready mixed paint shall be used Interior
trim TO receive. two good coats OF fiat paint
and one coat of fiat enamel, Finished floors
to be varnished or waXed throughout as
directed
Electrical Work--Conlplete system of elec.
tri4 wiring from meter to all outlets. includ-
ing all panel boards. junction boxes and
other fittings The installation must be in
accordance with the rules and regulations
of the National Board of Fire Underwriters
Piumbing---A complete system and fixtures
ready to use shall be provided as shown on
| the plans and in accordance with local Tegu-
| lations. Brass piping for hot and cold water
lines. Gas coal fired hot-Water heater.
Tile WOrk-Tile work and wainscot on
bathroom with built-in china accessories,
| Heating-Steam or hot-water boiler coal
| oil or gas fired. Hot air at owners option
InsulatiOn--Thr0ughou with Insulating
| building board Tor insulating quilting If pre-.
| feTedl used as plaster base on second floor
! ceiling operates as roof insulation.