oni 190 "Le often wich that T ha lear, For bife ix hundred pounds a years A hanome house flag a fet A river al my yrden's end A leraced wally a half a rod (ytd stout fo plant a oud” —Swier Home building is a personal expression of taste; itis, at the same time, a fine ‘ort. Home building in the mass is a reflection of the culture and progress of « people, tis the individual home os described by Swift, not the expediont resi verant cliff dweller, thot represents the The illustrations on these pages show instances in which the architect has given satisfying expression to the owner's desire. They may serve to assist prospective home builders to define and crystallize th tectural treatment, th present nobulous ideas. Then, thru skilled archi- ideas may be oppropriately interpreted into tho actual 19 home “for HOME LOVERS,” residence—a satis The intelligent and artistic use of wood has been an outstanding feature of ‘American architecture as demonstrated in the historic homes of America, Its siructural contribute largely to permanence and beauty and are funda mental to the moking of a home out of @ house. ‘and decorative prope The beautiful frame home of today is protected in the material of which it is built toa greater extent than ever before possible. Thru modern distribution and merchandising practices, the architect has available a wider species ond grade selection of lumber and is certain of securing the material he specifies. The lumber dealer can The well manufactured lumber of today jing the quelity of each piece and the guaranteeing "Tree Mark” assuring the genuineness of such grade identification. advise what grade to use for each purpos may be had carefully graded, the grade mark tis with such assurance that one may look forward to the completed home df wood— tho realization of a wish well nigh universal. Grateful acknowledgment is made to the architects and home owners ‘who cooperated in assembling the photographs of the homes shown and to Eldred Mowery, A. L.A, for the architectural des ns and renderings. “Good Architecture Pays” Noto amr Monitors Annitionfor HOME LOVERS PLATE | ‘Pechigh net tot sree ‘modern house design offers long sueeping lines that melt info the iandscape with pleasing grace... roof s0 constructed oflers substantial bracing agatrs! volent winds and the ‘ery be tet gins iving ins tr accumting Tce and snow. Regardless of cost wood shingles are the ‘most suitable for a steep piich.. 4 FIRST Tle. ‘hex but sings io wh mas ” = inegulerly wavy cige siding for a ~-theoverhenging goble~ and eral ding with battens fora portion of the fret story offer a pieturesau yvariety of texture wath x [Desian WILL ET ABOVE PLANS St |DINING Bm 6 FRONT DED BM ABE.LARGER, SECTION Publication prepared unde the diction of Richord ©. Kimball, Architactoral Advisorfor HOME LovERS G CARINA EAGLESPIELD MogriMeD National Lumber Manufacturers Association PLATE I HOMEOR MR.EARL MEAD SMITH LAKE WAGCABUC, wesrenteren COUNTY, NY EIRST PRIZE ~ 570 Boon cLass CONNECTICUT “ARCHITECTURAL LERGLE 1929 EXHIBIT This house has een lewigned in the Cape od Fashion with rare appreciation. ofthe guolities thet havemode hat tegional style fae, Wh ommend resraint the architect Has voided dormers and clos det depen mime honored maierial, proportions, and fenestration, for 3 charming effect. = STREET PRONTfor HOME Lovers PLATE Ill FIDO FLOOR PLAN BM ae ber a pea SECOND FLOOR PLAN [ys grasuat find in so small a house such extellent arrange ment and design, ex cuted withthe best of construction, moterialy and workmanship. and vith thorugh appecitin Gf ne mportance of detail. atimefor Home Lovens PLATE IV -| HOME-OP MR.H.L.NILES. PORTLAND, ORE. ARTHUR TRASKEL., ARCH Ber Jterial end color re Used quite, effectively in this house that grows with the shnibs out of the earth and geeks com- panionship and shelfer inthe clustering trees « living room raised above ‘thegeneral floor Jevelond with a hii frused ceili is feature of distinetion thaadés materially to the feeling of eomiort and luxury. National Lumber Menvfacturers Associationfor HOME LOVERS PLATE V HOME OP MR. CLAUDE WKEMP. [pee] | PORTLAND. OREGON, ee | EARL 6, cast. Ate STORAGE, the unusual charm of this house is achieved by { a Brod ex Bane Tet ree sharp ests ‘ FIRst OR. PLAN | ortinequal value “happily placed- the high root = | heh nl al ry ae prog space in which fe | be'added af the owner requires. } / he wide window with e single \ | tied sash ret ave to foe a dstinpunhing feature fing tors swathes he sketch showea raf te: celing without hontente] fe beams. the omission of which necessitate a ridge beam of Sufficient strength to support the raftere af the center. . « TERIOR. Of LIVING TDI. SECTION “TLEVARION |for HOME LOVERS home seems to have been hewn from the tees eleated away fogive it room, justas the stone for the chirnney was quarried from ihesite while exeavating for foundation ari basements.” Young tees stately trees, the completed hone ofwood,— a eye af cooperation between mah and nature thatgives double association of fove to the home. aN Notional Lumber Monufecturers Association PLATE VI nt er [Breryone loves a home; nearly everyone loves trees. The mature tree ready for harvesting is better con- verted into the Sumber from which homes are built than aflowed to die and waste. A ew house may mean old fees utilized and-in their stead young freee growing. This” hand madefor HOME LovERS | HOME OF MP. HOWARD WEAVER. PORTLAND, ORE | THAYNE J. LOGAN, ARCHITECT. { Hers the,netural coloripg ef wood shingles meite inte the beauty of shrubs and frees iakinga most aitractive composition. Uhe irregular coursing of the root shingles contrasts pleasantly with the straight courses on the walls ~ the rustic bench. 90 frequently misused ae a decorative feature here provides. exactly the right note of fran- sition from the growing ‘trees tothe stil toned walls. Advantige has been taken of the op tunity for 9 high iving room with root framing exposed. « PLATE Vil pace | SECOND FLOOR. PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLANfor HOME LOVERS PLATE Vill 19770997 1980 OR MOST ATTRACTIVE EXECUTION OF THI DE/IGN TL DESIRABLE TO_U/E THICK BUTT SHAKES ON THE ROOF. WAVY EDGED SIDING FOR. GABLES VERTICAL SIDING WITH BATTEN AND WIDE DEVEL SIDING FoR. THE WALL. ALL SIDING SHOULD BE | STAINED, WHITE OR NEUTRAL COLORS BEING SUITABLE... /OLID. TIMBERS Foe PORCH COLUMNS v . | GIVEA SUBSTANTIAL APPEARS s+ . ANCE, LARGE CHIMNEY/ | SUGGEST COMFORT WITHIN’ ‘IDING PAINTED WHITE MIGHT APPROPRIATELY DE! ¢ USED FOR THE ALTERNATIVE. DESIGN TLUSTPATED BELO. HIGH CEILING WiTH EXPOSED RAFTERS: MAY BE EASILY ACCOM PUSHED IN A ONE: STORY HOWE. Pe re AMEE ROOM COTTAGE: Notional Lumber Manufacturers Assoctetionfor HOME LOVERS PLATE 1X Tipe of gel deat ts Be appreioted fits crowded ‘on a narrow it between aber houses ‘expecta f they do nat form a har- ‘mpniou ait tothe composition of J the seneThis house requires a twith fama geting + desira pitied roo isin inewiththe modern trend of (good design. In thiscaseit hos the im foriant alvantoge of permitting the Syne fo start his hone venture with five rooms which may be ezmveniety ipod enh or, ‘lustation below givesa linge &e trlvngian och ‘with igh deoratine celings~a mark of a i ea ‘The plan prordes cosy eamuniation between adjoining rooms thru a minor potsage thus preserving tr she hall 9 Badighified olmosphere of welcome. a. IRN IVE OR SEVEN ROOMA MOUSE National Lumber Manufacturers AssociationPLATE X pee]for HOME Lovers PLATE XI residence in which the familiar central hall of plan is expertly, handling of tie reed | FIRST FLOOP. PLAN Notional Lumber Monufectyrers Associationfor HOME Lovers PLATE XII | o—* Here isa house which may to advantage be placed ona narrow fot without submerging ones individuality, The pln isfy lar type but is arranged with foal exe second i the amenities of home ,life. ‘The kitchen arrangement; 'sexceptionaliy complete ‘and compact. . FLOOR PLAN~ wh IB-TBONING BOARD F- FOLDING TABLE GEGAS RANGE! The voristions shoven below J | fecha dgifedertance [ and a living porch which hos the merit of privacy, goed pr pertion,and of not obstruding ‘ving room light, Abate A pleesant litleenttance ‘garden becores an intimate part of the house Euvine RM Any ofthese plans a sarvay might he Introduced af the asm house by using part of the bed room. Ad dommes ‘Othe reer, and two small bed rooms and ‘ath may be finished on the second floor. aii? HOUSES witli JIMILAR PLANS=52000/for HOME LOVERS PLATE Xill Tepenjnetingo I neeaesePL a | me xo } arrangement about the | 4 seer oats et Toros feature.A roof of such | 4°")? J FIRST HOR, prominence should be laid ‘PLAN. with some irregularity ee bates. RL Sr coe pny Ee On te Siding-and 6 flush siding above are separated an. ane! ‘beveled belt course, linings withthetirt Recast Be nes ne oh beveled ‘quoins applied over the siding. Ht iS i A SEVEN ROOM HOUSE. ALPE oss, Notional Lumber Manufacts Associetionfor HOME Lovers strongly ter | the dsfon or 3 ad FIRST FLOOR PLAN THE ENTRANCEfor HOME Lovers PLATE XV { RESIDENCE OF DR. JAMES P. HENDERSON, KANSAS CITY,MO + ELIZADETH EVANS.ARGHT. Fig, ict TwWo-stoneD Ton, BORROWED, FON MHE SOUTHERN, CLOT AL ATION AND paces 19) URE ©" AS HERE, SHOULD BE SUPPORTED WITH SIMPLE REFINED DETAILS AND PROPORTIONS Notional Lumber Manufacturers Associationfor HOME Lovers PLATE XVI Thi interesting, example of rhitecturaly goo fexture, TE hos the vite of stmpliey and fuses Infimafely into the landscape. Notionel Lumber Manufacturers AssociationLovers exaliste ness has here without resorting carey a tee decoration ohty. ‘Whe one pure luxury. the owner his Permitted f the row f dents | Under the eaves. semana | Assn. tthe reo \ gerage and ‘well highted studio the basement. The steep roof affords apace for anal tie. bed room. tes y "Phe interior shows the same | high plane of excellence, h came are src tho rs Assecietion | ie a straightforward lan, an exterior of OR PLANfor HOME LOVERS PLATE XVIII aa HOME OF MRS. W.R-NEELY.. CHEVY CHA SMITH AND EDWARDS, ARCHITECTS. ep ‘This house 1 quite 25 noteworthy for sts excellent reagents arioetarnla ea elon L Meee ease UD pee A) fe permiia oleony from the sha Tanding. hen vm, Hae ain eter ae puwonnl convenience. Ube exterior is a logical ard TA BATE P Unpretentious, but charming expression. of the pln. ee De fara eral FIRST FLOOR. PLAN op ex peipledoewn SECOND #1008 LAN ty ieee Dion. Serna Notional Lumber Manufacturers Assocfor HOME LOVERS PLATE XIX ea ak he TZ _ et RESIDENCE: IN RAVINIA, ILL E BAIRD AND WARNER, ARCHITECTS, a GARAGE + Spe [rpregsive a simple composi a distinguish. th me Glonial resider Due to the low, sweeping root the: garage at the rear this house is equally DED Reo pleasing from ay EL ae point of view. « : DED pra RM. PLAN SECOND PL, FLdoe Subtle refinement is shown in the treatment of glaes areas, the narrow trim, and the cornice which is reduced te minimum su/fietent 49 provide fora gutter. The only ornamental elaboration 1s that about fhe entrances aiiirlarasen. . Zach minute aftention fo detail is essential fo best results in a house of this character. « Re. Notional Lumber Manufacturers Azsocietion ee ead a be Siichion ~ SIDE ELEVATIONfor HOME LoveRS PLATE XX Se z tes * AA Rolle feature of ic design ithe {nelusion in the first floor of a room Guith bath) thot may be used either fora bed- tom, library: studio playroom or any pur pote thot sutts the peeultar requleements [i of the family: The location of kitchen, and breast alcove otning the hl | nd stairs hos obvious advantages and nets the peterence of many people Wt loction didire eels Bibel nnphen oa surfaces scintillating with the texture of wood PORCH shingles have the charm | Lg otal. a | Es j crayon ALTERNATIVES *tayr anpancemend WOULD PBOVIDE AN ExiRA ‘BED ROOM FIRST FLOOR HAY KITCHEN PORCH ADDED J | | i ele dl rm nuesron enon AEA SIX ROOM HOUS Notional Lumber Monufacturers Aszociationfor HOME Lovers & IN \ ove: LA NINE ROO Notional Lumber Manufacturers Association MAINT WALL PLATE XI “The dignified dwelling 13 a frame interpretation ‘an olf Brittany farm house.Wide V-rustic siding with bored quows applied ocr the siding a the ers, and for the ell verSical. siding of wide random widths with battens, and wavy edge siding in the gable give an inferesting surface variation irom the or= dinary frame house. ‘The entrance a3 skelched below cmbined with rand spl shakes fr the ‘wells proviée an allernative of a more picturesque nature. sia The plan is unusually ample and complete. ‘The hospitality o wile openings fom the hall. combines in rare degree with an entranee thot offers. privacy. == SERVICE WING VECTIONS PM HOUSE “ina reananve pereance:for HOME LOVERS: PLATE XXII ‘The chartn of wood texture has been given full play in this attractive poe ale belongs to a class wherein cont sof only secondary importance. ‘The wood stained to display the nafural grain and color, sriffiia. . . Zplit Shingle hewn tiobely ith regan edges are interwoven with milled siding. ond turned work fo produce e teh te pealgeneetene: cere R. Navieral Ovals MaurarrersrtAserretionfor HOME LOVERS PLATE XXIIt HOME OF DR. MORTON RYDER. RYE, NEW YORK. B.NELSON BREED, ARCH'T. he low rambling, house, so effective in wood cons{ruction, presents 3 new and Unexpected picture at every turn. A successicn of unite skillfully coordinated are moulded snugly round ipresérving. good. light for the basesne Sites Piset ‘ot high foundations. ‘he rived shingles offer Sitexture that never descenda’ to monotony. Notional Lumbar Manufacturers Associationfor HOME LovERS. PLATE XXIV HOME OF LLOYD Y. ‘The pleasing out Tine the white cottage are sharply contrasted both in color and form agains! an invaluable svivan Background. Steed The architect has used thie advontage {o the fullest extent in ereating a design which complements it most admirably. ab Toe treekagt room (nee 6), large ‘enough 10 accommodate a folding lroning board ‘ordi a commodious pantry cupboard The, counter fog is tes with 0 drep leat of table height supported by 6 swingin Herta eer haulneassCNTanT he wiy when NOt in uses se bie. afor HOME LOVERS \ HOME OF MR.ADOLPH MEYER . KANSAS CITY, MISSOURT HILWAGONED.. ADCHTTECT PLAY YARD GARDEN @& he theme of this small house is friendly A welcoming doarway of refined get le at rangement ef the major rooms. For the infirsate chat of @ winter's eve, the recessed fireplace offers a cheerhil setting. | pent anderclrded gorsen Nenevert al theregtal theft | Reto National Lumber Manvfocturers Associationfor HOME Lovers PLATE XXVI A tarilian type \ this house“has been designed with unusual appreciation gf detail and propor tion. Awell chosen setting ‘hes been aS skillfully developed to create a most picturesque composition ‘The le, ip well suited to the needs of an average family: i LIVING DS ticx pe ir Notional Lumber Manufacturers AssociationPLATE XXVIl sees ATLERT | RESIDENCE OF | PROP. JOHN BRE CAMBRIDGE. MAS RUCE ELWE! ARCHITECT hese small frame jouses_ present interesting verigtics of conception which. would group harmonious le. . Theyhave many éommon characteristics that make for an amicable relationship without monotonous repetition. . At f game time there is absent that restless striviny for the unique whicl offen feads to. display of questionable taste, « |for HOME LOVERS PLATE XXVIIL in . [eet fe “triking evidence of the vitality of the vine iP See ia she ihe Coven Gael ae ot seo tpodern American home; A plan of [2 ey fee beer pee the conventional centre hell type Ljnmbegieid. LL —. ttl feceives natural and unconventional tse OCH A cesons ane | | } | HOME OF MR. MAURICE R.SMITH. = ATi | KANSAS CITY, MTSsoU! ee MH — J EDWAWOTANNER A.LA. ARcurrecr. — FhoigiT cic] | | expression on the exterior. Pema iee See Mane=7farantenertatrentPLATE XXIX (OUSE ~1929 EXHIBITION ~ CONNECTICUT ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE | RAYMOND J. PERCIVAL. | ‘ARCHITECT. q HARTFORD, CONN, earaeme } n era of standardized mass production might be expected 15 produce. standardized homes. There is on the eontgeaye aa 4 greater aiversity in residential orehiteeture ot the presen i {Bn ever before. Architects sirive to avoid any suqgeaiieh Mactory made’ Thevariely of treatment possible Wee eestel? without resorting fo affectation or bizanre ttl Prths house here illustrated, Mr Percival has m table contribution fo the arehitecture of the press Netionol Lumber Manufacturers Associationfor HOME LOVERS: PLATE XXX ‘A GROUP OF HOUSES SHOWING MODERN COLONIAL TYPES. [!ikaprronrate tot modern heues be exressine of modern modes of living. The present day Colonial house should not be servile replica of the carly prototypes built in a day of very different conditions. Design + in this spirit, hese houses have aquiet charm, digniCied and refined, appeal im ing 10 the American feste,and suggesting, comfort spaciousness and top, 1 Notional Lumber Manufacturers AssociationNotional Lumber Monvfacturers Arsaci ‘TOP Anunusval i bay window by reoson of the large centrat fixed sash. Pro.anealredeptetionsaat Colonial sis rags Widely differing in detail and proportion, thess two houses are distinctly marked a3 modern and choratlerized by asingular affractiveness. = + PLATE XXXI At LEPT~ "The picket fence isa versatile sasistant in attractive fondsooping. a xfor HOME Lovers HOME OF Z. CARLETON. STAPLE ELDRED MOWERY, ARCHITECT. tems simplicity is often an unappreciated asset until [it is found insueh a setting as this. . Combined with food proportions, it achieves distinction. .Where nature aa 30 generously embellished, studied adornment is merely’ obtrusive - te er 2 aanaamaes: National Lomber Mansfacterers Association * | yroret) er FLoop. poy at Pagegen | tL, se = =n SECOND FLOOR PLAN aeWHERE ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC LUMBER INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED 'S the publications of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association deal js suggested that those desiring additional information regarding the respective specie: lumber in general, it f woods listed below should make requests for definitions, grading rules, and publications concerning the special advantages and characteristics of each species to the following member associations affiliated with the National Lumber Manufacturers Association: CALIFORNIA REDWOOD ASSOCIATION, ‘San Francisco, Cali, Redwood CALIFORNIA WHITE AND SUGAR PINE ‘MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, San Prancleco, Cali Sugar Pine, California White Pine, White Fir, Incense Cedar Douglas HARDWOOD MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE, Memphis, Tenn. Ash, Basswood, Beech, Birch, Cherry, Cypress, Chest ‘nuty Cottonwood, Elm, Gum, Hickory, Maple, Magnolia, Oak, Poplar, Syeamore, Tupelo, ‘Willow, Walnut, Tennessee Aromatic Red Cedar NORTH CAROLINA PINE ASSOCIATION, Norfolk, Vay and Macon, Ga. North Carolina Pine NORTHERN HEMLOCK AND HARDWOOD ‘MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, Oshkosh, Wi. Hemlock, Birch, Maple, Basswood, Elm, Ash, Booch, narack, White Pine SOUTHERN CYPRESS MANUFACTURERS ‘ASSOCIATION, Jacksonville, Ma. Cypress, Tupelo SOUTHERN PINE ASSOCIATIO: ‘New Orleans, La. Longleaf and Shortleaf Southern Pine WEST COAST LUMBERMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Seattle, Wash., and Pertland, Ore ©, West Coast Hemlock, Sitka Spruce, ‘Western Red Cedar, Port Orford Cedar WESTERN PINE MANUFACTURERS NORTHERN PINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATICN, ASSOCIATION, Portland, Or, Cs Pondoss Pine, Idaho White Pino, Lareh, Douglas Fir, Northern Pine ‘White Fir, Cedar and Spruce NATIONAL LUMBER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Transportation Building Washington, D. C. FIELD OFFICES ree Mare New York Chicago San Franco Boston Mieegeig New Orleans Pitsburgh Kansas City Memphis v Cooperating Organizations British Columbia Loggers Association. British Columbia Lumber & Shingle Manufacturers National-American Wholesale Lumber Association. National Assoctation of Wooden Box Manufacturers. Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association of the United Stator. Red Cedar Shingle Bureau. Service Burea-—Amerioan Wood Preservers Assocl~“Everyone loves a home; every- fone loves trees. The mature tree ready for harvosting is not allowed into lumber from which homes ‘are built, Young growing trees, stately troes, thon the completed home of wood—a cycle of coopera tion between man and noture— trve conservation of America's only renewable notural resource.”