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    Small Bungalows
    Small Bungalows
    Small Bungalows
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    Small Bungalows

    By Christian Gladu

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    Small Bungalows is a compact guide to getting started on building a new Arts and Crafts home that fits today's modern lifestyle-all under 1,800 square feet. Author Christian Gladu shares valuable information on choosing a plot of land, following green building principles, staying true to the principles of Arts and Crafts style, plus incorporating modern necessities into this classic home style. Also included are photographs, illustrations, and home plans to get you started; plus a comprehensive resource section that makes it easy to gather the right information.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGibbs Smith
    Release dateMar 21, 2013
    ISBN9781423613916
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      Acknowledgements

      A sincere thank-you to Joey Terry for managing and collaborating on the creative content of this book—I value your insight and commitment to this project.

      Thank you to the staff at The Bungalow Company for supporting the effort required to produce this book. The projects illustrated in this book would not be possible without your daily commitment to your craft.

      To Ross and Pam Chandler—thank you for your professionalism and dedication on this project; your photographs complete the story and have taught me a new way to view the work.

      To Rob Leanna—thank you for bringing my ideas to life with your elegant and timeless watercolor renderings. The paintings you created are exactly what we intended for the illustrations section of this book.

      I want to thank the home owners who opened their doors and allowed us to share their homes for this project:

      Don Ball Shari and Andy Miller

      Ken and Val Brodeck Brian Maury

      Leanne and Chris Champion Paulette and Rod Page

      Casey Crisler Kathy Steinert and Paul Haigh

      Peter Guida Brian Wasserman

      Christi Haynes Judy and Jeff Welch

      Beth and Geoff Hobart Patsy and Bernie Wolfe

      Jennifer Helm

      Thank you to the builders and craftsmen whose hard work and dedication to their craft maintain and enhance the spirit of the bungalow.

      Thank you to my family for all of your support and patience throughout this process.

      Introduction

      The year is 2006, over one hundred years from the inception of the early American Arts and Crafts bungalow. Two world wars, two cars per household, the invention of radio, television, computers and space travel, and we are still talking about the bungalow. There have been many advances in technology; however, the bungalow is etched in American culture with its sensible proportioning and sense of history. The bungalow currently exceeds its initial popularity by years and is treasured in neighborhoods throughout America.

      While one of the largest building booms in this country’s history occurs, developers strive to create an inventory of new homes and neighborhoods that embody the character, detail and sense of place that keep historic bungalows in demand. The question has to be asked, why the bungalow? The bungalow is a true reflection of our culture, and like any art form, trend or technology, it has been forced to morph to accurately reflect our time.

      Architecture is the barometer of culture, artistically reflecting the social and economic fitness of our times. America is returning to urban planning principles that were the foundation of the American bungalow movement. Higher land density coupled with neighborhoods that are located in areas close to public transportation, jobs and community services are large steps in creating communities and neighborhoods that build connections to place and reduce the dependency on the automobile. In creating new communities that draw from history, how do we graciously incorporate today’s modern housing requirements and expectations into an urban model that is reflective of planning principles that are over one hundred years old?

      At the point original bungalow communities were at their height in America, the automobile was in its infancy. Vehicles were small, and it would have been unlikely for families to have more than one of them. Today, the majority of homes have a two-car garage with room for storage and utilities. Ironically, many garages rival or exceed original bungalows in massing and scale. Additionally, basic homes have grown substantially in size from the turn of the century. Families have decreased in size, but the house has increased in square footage and overall cubic mass. The challenge becomes how, as a culture, do we balance our wants and needs while creating thoughtful design solutions reflective of our time.

      The Land

      Creating buildings in harmony with nature and place begins with taking time to understand your site. In the fast-paced world of building, it is easy to overlook what

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