Tuberculosis hospital and sanatorium construction; . ulsory in many cities it is suggested that reinforcedconcrete, brick, terra cotta or concrete tile construction with reinforced concrete floorsbe adopted, as buildings erected in this manner are practically non-combustible. Thestructure should be wired for bells or telephonic communication when it is wired for lighting,as bell calls or telejjhones should be installed in all rooms to be used by patients. Thewalls and ceilings should be finished in hard plaster, painted and varnished. The cornersin the wall angles and at the ceiling and floor
Tuberculosis hospital and sanatorium construction; . ulsory in many cities it is suggested that reinforcedconcrete, brick, terra cotta or concrete tile construction with reinforced concrete floorsbe adopted, as buildings erected in this manner are practically non-combustible. Thestructure should be wired for bells or telephonic communication when it is wired for lighting,as bell calls or telejjhones should be installed in all rooms to be used by patients. Thewalls and ceilings should be finished in hard plaster, painted and varnished. The cornersin the wall angles and at the ceiling and floor should be rounded. Light colors may beused on the walls instead of a dead white; in fact, a harmonious color scheme throughoutthe entire building is an advantage, as it is one of the means for making patients happyand contented. A ventilating system is not necessary in these buildings, but all the wallspace possible should be used for windows. The floors of the interior, except the toilets, 70 Administration Buildings and Patients Quarters Combined. No. 32.—Eastern Maine Hospital, Bangor, Me. T. C. & J. H. Stexexs, Architects. A ]\Iethod of Protecti-xg a Sleepixg Porch witk Heavy Wire Netting. Useful when a Porch Faces a Street or to Pre\ext Patients from Lea\ing without Pekiiission.
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