I have a growing collection of mid-century magazines, including issues of House and Garden. I thought today I'd share an article (from the Sept. 1950 issue, by Douglas J Birrell) about building a house for needs, rather than wants, as we seem to do today. In Australia in the 1950s most people saved and paid upfront for their homes - and many built their own. Not many people had mortgages. How I wish! This short article shares some tips and ideas for building a basic 'nucleus' of a house that can be extended as needed.
"Ambition is worthy but realism surmounts practical difficulties."
"Ambition is worthy but realism surmounts practical difficulties."
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