Homes through the decades [electronic resource] The making of modern housing
Turner, Clive
Homes through the decades The making of modern housing [electronic resource] - Milton Keynes 2015 NHBC Foundation
Traces the evolution of housing in the UK from the Victorian and Edwardian period through to the present day. Looks at the relationship between housing and public health during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the growth in housing estates in the 1930s, post Second World War recovery where prefabrication played an important role in meeting housing shortages and the 1960s and 1970s which brough the tower blocks whilst post 2000 sustainability issues are of key interest. Concludes with a look at future challenges and needs. Includes a selection of contemporary photographs throughout illustrating the various housing styles and social issues.
9780993069130
United Kingdom--
Homes through the decades The making of modern housing [electronic resource] - Milton Keynes 2015 NHBC Foundation
Traces the evolution of housing in the UK from the Victorian and Edwardian period through to the present day. Looks at the relationship between housing and public health during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the growth in housing estates in the 1930s, post Second World War recovery where prefabrication played an important role in meeting housing shortages and the 1960s and 1970s which brough the tower blocks whilst post 2000 sustainability issues are of key interest. Concludes with a look at future challenges and needs. Includes a selection of contemporary photographs throughout illustrating the various housing styles and social issues.
9780993069130
United Kingdom--