Insulating Windows and Screens

Answers questions about double-pane, triple-pane, and storm windows. Explains how to select and install the right window screens for your particular needs. Also provides information on different types of glass and their thermal performance. Tips on making older windows more efficient and energy savings with new windows are given

Basements

Discusses recommendataions for basement design, construction, and maintenance

Selecting Windows

Covers double-hung, horizontal sliding, casement, awning, jalousie, top-hinged, and fixed windows. Includes patio doors and skylights

Space Design Criteria Project Project Report, 1955 and 1956

Housing and Home Finance Agenc

Indoor Storage

How to create storage in unused space

Bedroom Planning Standards

Offers an illustrated introduction to architectural design standards for bedrooms

Kitchen Planning Standards

The purpose of this circular is to provide standards for designing and judging plans of kitchens using conventional equipment. It describes an easy way to determine how much work counter space is needed, and where it should be, for the arrangement of kitchen appliances. It also indicates the desirable amount and best location for storage to meet various requirements. This can normally be provided with base and wall cabinets below and above the work counter. The planning system is usable for one-wall, "L", "U", or corridor kitchens

Kitchen Planning Standards

The purpose of this circular is to provide standards for designing and judging plans of kitchens using conventional equipment. It describes an easy way to determine how much work counter space is needed, and where it should be, for the arrangement of kitchen appliances. It also indicates the desirable amount and best location for storage to meet various requirements. This can normally be provided with base and wall cabinets below and above the work counter. The planning system is usable for one-wall, "L", "U", or corridor kitchens

Storage Partitions

Offers a brief introduction to storage design using non-load-bering storage partitions

Insulating Windows and Screens

Answers questions about double-pane, triple-pane, and storm windows. Explains how to select and install the right window screens for your particular needs. Also provides information on different types of glass and their thermal performance. Tips on making older windows more efficient and energy savings with new windows are given