The Dwellings of the Labouring Classes, Their Arrangement and Constructions

The Dwellings of the Labouring Classes: Their Arrangement and Construction by Henry Roberts is a pioneering work on social housing design, published in the mid-19th century during a time of rapid urbanization and industrial growth. Roberts, an influential British architect, addresses the urgent need for better living conditions for the working poor, offering practical solutions to alleviate overcrowding, poor sanitation, and substandard housing. His ideas laid the foundation for modern public ho