Homes for Today and Tomorrow

A repot by a sub-committee of the Central Housing Advisory Committee, set up to consider 'the standards of design and equipment applicable to family dwellings and other forms of residential accommodation' in order to make recommendations. The report includes the following Chapters and Appendices: CHAPTER I NEW PATTERNS OF LIVING CHAPTER 2 HOMES FOR FAMILY NEEDS - The requirements of different families A Families with children B Married couples C Persons living alone D Elderly people E Very small houses and bungalows - Factors in home design A Heating the home B Kitchens C Storage D Electric socket outlets E Safety - Aspects of living in flats A Lifts B Private balconies C Sound insulation D Refuse disposal - Summary of recommended standards relating to floor space CHAPTER 3 THE HOME IN ITS SETTING External appearance Gardens Terrace houses — Access Playspace Provision for cars CHAPTER 4 CONCLUSION Summary of Main Conclusions and Recommendations Appendices 1 Cost implications of our recommended minimum standards 2 Heating in two-storey houses 3 Double glazing 4 Safety in the home 5 Water-borne systems of refuse disposal 6 Playspace design and management 7 The cost of providing for one car per dwelling 8 The cost of private balconies 9 List of organisations and individuals who gave evidence 10 Visits made by members