Evening Star Newspaper, May 4, 1935, Page 19

CODE COMMITTEE 10 AID BUILDING Solution of Many Difficulties Blocking Progress. Seen in Plan. A solution of many of the difficulties blocking the way toward greater prog- ress in the construction field will be made possible when the work of the American Standards Association Build- ing Code Correlating Committee, now being organized in New York, gets actively under way. The organization of this new committee was approved by Standards Council at a recent meeting. For years architects, engineers, build- ers, manufacturers, and others whose ‘work or products go into building con- struction, have complained bitterly about existing building regulations. Architects have said that their free- dom of design has been unnecessarily restricted. Engineers and builders have claimed that obsolete or ill-con- sidered code provisions increased build- ing construction costs without adding | any compensating benefits in the way of increased public safety or health. Manufacturers of building materials have repeatedly pointed out that their tested and tried products have been compelled to run a gantlet of con- flicting regulations, and that promis- ing new materials and methods some- times died in the struggle for recog- nition. Poor Buildings Opposed. The public, on the other hand, has voiced its disapproval of poor or un- controlled construction in no uncer- tain terms following the destruction wrought by earthquakes, tornadoes, fire, time and other causes. In addi- tion, those who advance money on building construction, those who in- sure building loans, and those who insure buildings demand sound build- ing regulations as a protection for their investment. ‘When questions of public health and safety, requirements for countless va- rieties of building materials, and de- sign and construction problems are blended together tp form a building tode it is obvious that the blending process must be done fairly and con- cisely. Such a premise requires a broad range of representation and a permanent, long-range plan for in-| suring retention of advances made. as | well as providing machinery for neces- sary revisions. A special committee, composed of representatives of national organiza- tions having an interest in the entire building code field and private experts, was apopinted to investigate methods | for continuing the work on building | codes of the Department of Commerce | Building Code Committee, recently disbanded, under the procedure of the American Standards Association. Immediate Action Sought. | This main correlating committee is | to be organized immediately, Stand- | ards Council of the American Stand- ards Associaticn voted. In general its task will be to consider matters of | general interest with respect to build- | ing codes; to act as an advisory com- | mittee to the association; to consider what subjects are appropriate for de- velopment 1n the A. S. A.; to define &nd limit the scope of projects for which it recommends sponsors; to fol- Jow up work in progress in the devel- opment of projects; to review the per- |. sonnel of committees responsible for tuilding code projects to insure their having a representative character; to examine recommendations submitted by sectional committees and to har- monize conflicts between the several recommendations, and to act upon such other matters that may be brought before it with relation to the development of building codes as it may consider within its province. Individual projects will be handled by sectional committees, thus afford- ing representation for all those hav- ing an interest in one or more phases of building codes, but not in the en- tire field. The organization of spe- cific sectional committees will result, of course, from the recommendations of the correlating committee as indi- cated in the duties of that committee. Advantages Seen. The breakdown of the component parts of a building code under a co- ordinated plan has definite technical gdvantages. It permits use of stand- ards in existence that logically fit into the pattern. Development of the most immediately desirable subjects can take place without waiting for the last word on other subjects of lesser importance, or which require extend- ed investigation before requirements for them can be developed. 6351 TAH In Beautiful Chevy Chase, D. C. *11,950 This delightful new home con- tains six spacious rooms and two tastetully decorated tiled baths. Double rear screened porches on east side of the house overlook s beautifully wooded rear lot. The large attic, completely in- sulated, insures cool sieeping rooms in the hottest weather and ample storage space; or provides a comfortable spare bed room. Attractive, finished game room with open fireplace in basement. Be sure to inspect this out- standing value TODAY! J. Wesley Buchanan, Inc. Realtors 916 15th St. ESTATE. Din 7w 126" A definite informal treatment in plan, facade and in the use of ma- terials employed gives to this house its inviting home-like character. Fitting perfectly into this idea are the stone walls, with their added impression of stability, and the roof in varied size and color of slate. It was drawn for The §tar by J. Him- melheber and R. Barnes, designers. The interior fulfills the impression gained from the elevation. " En- trance is made from a hall into a step-down living room, or into the library, dining room and stairway. The studio type lving room has a balcony which forms the upper hall. The bed rooms have a communicating passage, upon which the bath is opened. HALL IMPORTANT DWELLING FEATURE | Appearance Invites or Discour-‘ ages Entrance—Lighting Hospitable. A hall is an important indication of the character and personality of the home dweller. It may be that its ap- | pearance offers an invitation or it may courage entrance. Correct lighting is essential in affording an atmosphere of hospitality. Dark halis are stumbling blocks esthetically and physically to the stranger within the gates. Artificial lighting should be eade- quate and natural light should be accentuated as much as possible by a | careful selection of wall ani floor coverings. A stairway rising from the hall painted in light tones har- monizing with the wall and floor cov- erings, and with a dark wood banister, provides a pleasant contrast. In a house where there are chil- dren special arrangements chould be | made for them in the entrance off | the hall. A lavatory encourages a presentable appearance at meals and all times, Specially built-in cupboards | for the hanging of coats, the caring for rubbers, umbrellas, sweaters, skates, tennis racquets, and other equipment | considered necessary by the young} people, contribute to the order of the | home and minimize confusiol CHEVY CHASE, D. C. DETACHED BRICK HOUSE $9,500 3246 QUESADA ST. Practically new and so per- fectly refinished you would never know it had been occu- pied. Fully detached, on a big lot with pretty shrubbery and a garage. The house is entirely mod- ern in every detail, having six large rooms, attic, fireplace, new Frigidaire, built-in bath with shower, extra lavatory to big bed room, and priced very low for immediate sale. Is handy to public and parochial schools, stores, transportation and all conveniences. To reach: Turm right at Chevy Chase = Circle, _four = squares om Quesada St. to house. Open Today and Tomorrow RM HOOKER Tower Bldg. Met. 2663 AVE. N.W. FEATURING Beautiful wooded lot, double rear porches, custom construc- tion, thoroughly insulated, oil heat, copper her stripping, flashing and downspouts, model hitchen, concealed radiation. Draperies by John F. Rugs by Manoukian Bros. Met. 1143 THE EVENING wa- Q% - Reteuen snte <OR-LidRARYy 1214 H.0.L.C. STATE MANAGER BUYS FORECLOSED HOME First Sale of Its Kind Under Set-up Brings Bid of $3,500. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, March 4.—The first foreclosure sale of property in Mary- land by the Home Owners' Loan Corp. took place here this week and the residence was bought by David Stiefel, State manager. The property comprised a three- story brick dwelling, subject to & ground rent of $180, and was ac- quired at auction at a bid of $3,500. It is assessed at $7,500 by the city. A few properties have been acquired by the H. O. L. C. through their surrender by the owners without fore- closure proceedings, it was said. ‘STAR, WASHINGTON, PENTHOUSE BEAUTIFIED Living Room Walls Given an Oyster-White Tint. Interesting decorations of & pent- house apartment on West Fifty-sev- enth street, New York City, include a living room with walls of oyster white, a dining room with the walls and geil- ing coated with a very strong Prussian blue and a bed room with lemon-yellow walls. In the oyster-white living room are dark-brown window hangings and an all-over chocolate-brown carpet. The furniture runs through the scale of brown tones from tan to tete de negre. The Prussian-blue dining room has a rug even darker blue than the wall color. Furniture of two tones of hare- wood s used against the lemon-yel- | low walls of the bed room. The car- | peting there is a neutral straw shade, and the windon hangings are hand- woven silk in oyster white. D. C, Small House Design of Unusual Hominess SATURDAY, 2yi-e -Deo- DN - 06 x12-6" HOUSING EXPOSITION DRAWS OUTSIDE CROWD | Varied Entertainment and Prizes Feature Opening at Pots- dam, N. Y. Special Dispatch to The Star. POTSDAM, N. Y., May 4—1In this town of 4,000 people, 5000 by actual check attended the opening night of the Better Housing Exposition. Varied entertainment and prize features were arranged for the expo- sition. On one occasion the famous Kilties Band of Canada appeared in concert. Glee club appearances, one- act plays by various high school groups and other attractions drew hundreds of people to view the elabo- rate exhibits by local and national concerns. Department stores and flower shops added their exhibits to those of build- ing materials dealers. MAY 3, 1935 MODERNIZING GAIN HERE 73 PER CENT DURING LAST MONTH (Continued From First Page.) of all the applications for work which have come to us” - Liberalization of credit through the Federal Housing Administration, to- gether with the stimulus afforded by the Washington Better Housing Cam- paign, are credited for the local mod- ernization spurt. 2,740 Pledges Obtained. As a result of the Better Housing Campaign, which has been in progress 11 weeks, 2,740 modernization pledges have been obtained from residential and commercial property owners, pro- viding for approximately $775,000 of work, Miss Elizabeth Wheeler, cam- paign director, said today. Some 13,700 persons have been interviewed. Six million dollars in modernization pledges is.set as the goal of the drive. In making known the totals for the campaign to date, Miss Wheeler also announced figures for the current week, when 396 pledges were secured. This is an increase of 147 over the 249 pledges the previous week. ‘The 396 pledges call for $88,700 of construction, as against $51,045 last week, an increase of $37,655. Miss Wheeler said the large num- ber of pledges obtained could be at-| tributed to favorable weather and an | augmented staff of campaign workers. The wave of home building which has been making itself felt in Wash- ington for several months' was fur- ther evidenced by new figures in Col. Oehmann’s April report of building | permits. | Construction of 238 residential units | - /| SPRING ~_[&5] OFFERING BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED NEW HOME 1347 Rittenhouse St. N.W. in 16th St. Heights PHE most remarkable value at this price that you'll find anywhere . . fireplaces o ) NG od . ar: high elevation. REAL ESTATE. was authorized during the month, an increase of 55 per cent over the 154 units for which permits were issued in April a year ago. ‘The general brightening of the con- struction picture is emphasized fur- ther by a comparison of the valua- tion of residential bullding for the two periods. Official figures show that this type of construction last the same type in April, 1934, was valued at $716,955. All Construction Gain. All construction authorized last month, including both new building and repairs, totals $1365175, as against $1,093,260, during the same period a year ago. Permits were issued for 115 one- family dwellings and for 22 small apartment houses, capable of accom- modating 123 families. The approach of Summer is bring- ing with it a large increase in instal- lation of refrigerating systems, Col. Oehmann's report shows. There were 139 such instzllatiohs authorized dur- ing April, more than double the 65 during March. Sixty-two refrigera- tion permits were issued in April, To;ia Drive out 16th St. N.W., t on ‘Sheridan 1934, Indicating the rapidly growing popularity here of cooling devices. . As 15 usually the case, the north- west section of the city led in thh valuation of its authorized construce tion, with a total of $1,089,555. Per- mits were issued for $163,195 in the northeast, for $110,235 in the south- east and for only $2,190 in the south~ west, where there no new bufld- * month was valued at $941,050, while | ing. Now e Time To See 5711 and 5715 KANSAS AVE. N.W. Large lots, facing into Fort Slocum Park. See them. Se- lect your own decorations, WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. Owners—Rullders 1226 14th St. NNW. Dist. 3347 worth ADDS VALUE HE Beauty of the Colonial home, like all true expres- sions of a people’s art, has the intrinsic quality of permanence that adds value to the original as time matures the charm of its structure. Wlla — Of Rock Creek Park Estates Dedicated entirely to the reproduction of historie Colonial homes and others true in character to the period of the Original Thirteen Colonies. Entrance, north end of Beach Drive thru the Park, or 16th Street, west at Kalmia Road THE COLONIAL VlLLAGE, INC. EDSON W. BRIGGS, President OFFICE: 1603 KALMIA ROAD N.W, PHONE GE. 9806 $19,500 $17,950 Contains 7 rooms, floor study and lavatory; derful recreation room, maid’s room and bath; 2-car built-in garage; modern heating system. Drive out Connecticut Avenue to Ellicott and East to End of Street. 100x176 in midst of fine trees, wit! garage. Just sparkling with charm and indiv From.Bank of Bethesda at Wisconsin Avenue, turn left into Edge- moor Lane to Fairfaz Road, left ome square and right to home. 3000 ELLICOTT ST. THIS IS AN ELECTRIC KITCHEN HEALTH HOME A marvelous new home, built to order by day labor with best materials and construction obtainable. Adjoining Forest Hills, just 2 blocks east of Connecticut Avenue, English design; center Vestibule entrance, spacious hall; covered terrace porch off living room; first 3 beautiful bed rooms, 2 baths; insulated attic; won- ultra- 5513 HAMPDEN LANE A remarkably interesting Elizabethan home in beautiful Edgemoor, Md. h tastefully arranged 2 baths, automatic hesung duality. OPEN TODAY AFTER 1 P.M. Sold formerly for $21,500. Built on lot shrubbery and gardens. plant and refrigeration, 2-car BOSS & 103 GRAFTON ST. $24,750 This home must be seen to be fully appreciated. Sold for- merly for $31,500. A perfect and beautiful Georgian home in Chevy Chase, Md., on attractive street running west from Chevy Chase Circle. Distinguished and individually designed, spacious all-brick Colonial with 13-inch walls. The house is 40x32, with 9 large rooms, 2 tiled baths, first floor lavatory, large center hall, automatic heat; 2-car garage. Finely land- scaped lot fronts 100 feet. Vacant and in new-house condition. From Connecticut Ave., Drive Around Circle to West and Into Grafton St. 5514 HAMPDEN LANE OFFERED AT AMAZINGLY LOW PRICE One of the show laces of Edgemoor, Md. This center-hall Colonial is priced way under its original cost. Built on beautiful lot 275x170 with wonderful trees and lawns and shrubbery, mirror pool, and gorgeous gardens. Auto- matic heating plant and refrigeration; § rooms including big sun room and den; 2 baths, first floor lavatory; copper roof; 2-car garage. From Bank of Bethesda at Wisconsin Avenue, left into Edgemoor Lane to Fairfaz Road, left ome square and right to home. PHELPS MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON REAL ESTATE BOARD @0i/00 78\ 8V 81T OPEN SUNDAY, 10 TO DARK /8 /@@ /a8 e e