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HOUSING RESOURCES COMMITTEE
January 15, 1968
Dr. Edwin Harrison, Chairnan
Construction and Design Panel
Housing Resources Committee
Office of the President
Georgia Institute of Technology
225 North Avenue, Netle
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
Dear Ed:
A team from Savannah, composed of Hr. Leon J. Moyer, Architect, A.IeAe,
and Hr. John 0, McNamara, Jr., Consultiny Engineer, made a presentation last
Fridey afternoon to a small group at City Hall of a proposed new method of
constructing low cost housing on which they have applied for a patente
The process consists essentially of pre-cast angle shaped concrete slabs
which can be poured on the site and then fitted togethor to form dwelling units,
which in turn can be assembled laterally, longitudinally, and or vertically
(in a somewhat “habitat" concept) stepped either up or down to fit topography
of the terrain, to form apartment complexes of any desircd size.
This tean claims that by using this method, almost instant housing can be
developed, using to a large extent local umtrained labor and at a savings
of 10 to 15% over conventional construction.
This procedure appears to have merit and if considered feasible, a
pilot project misht be attempted soon in the Nodel Cities area as en
experinental housing project with Federal financial assistance.
Dan Sweat of the Mayor's Office is anxious that this proposal be given
due consideration and would like a report from this Committee as to what your
Construction and Design Panel thinks about the idea.
The proponent team is willing to return to Atlanta at our convenience
to give a slice presentation of the proposed procedure.
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Jamary 15, 1968
Tot Dr. Edwin Harrison
I hops that you and your Panel can meet with this team at such tine
and place as you may designate on Monday, Jenuary 22, Thursday, January 25,
or Friday, January 26, which are dates I could also mcet with you.
Please advise Malcolm D, Jones, Room 120h, City Hall, Telephone 522-)h63,
Extension 130, if your Panel can meet with this team and if so where and
whene ;
Sincerely,
Cecil A. Alexander, Chairman
Housing Resources Cormittea
ccs Mr. Dan E. Sweat, Jr.
January 15, 1968
Dr. Edwin Harrison, Chairnan
Construction and Design Panel
Housing Resources Committee
Office of the President
Georgia Institute of Technology
225 North Avenue, Netle
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
Dear Ed:
A team from Savannah, composed of Hr. Leon J. Moyer, Architect, A.IeAe,
and Hr. John 0, McNamara, Jr., Consultiny Engineer, made a presentation last
Fridey afternoon to a small group at City Hall of a proposed new method of
constructing low cost housing on which they have applied for a patente
The process consists essentially of pre-cast angle shaped concrete slabs
which can be poured on the site and then fitted togethor to form dwelling units,
which in turn can be assembled laterally, longitudinally, and or vertically
(in a somewhat “habitat" concept) stepped either up or down to fit topography
of the terrain, to form apartment complexes of any desircd size.
This tean claims that by using this method, almost instant housing can be
developed, using to a large extent local umtrained labor and at a savings
of 10 to 15% over conventional construction.
This procedure appears to have merit and if considered feasible, a
pilot project misht be attempted soon in the Nodel Cities area as en
experinental housing project with Federal financial assistance.
Dan Sweat of the Mayor's Office is anxious that this proposal be given
due consideration and would like a report from this Committee as to what your
Construction and Design Panel thinks about the idea.
The proponent team is willing to return to Atlanta at our convenience
to give a slice presentation of the proposed procedure.
Page 2
Jamary 15, 1968
Tot Dr. Edwin Harrison
I hops that you and your Panel can meet with this team at such tine
and place as you may designate on Monday, Jenuary 22, Thursday, January 25,
or Friday, January 26, which are dates I could also mcet with you.
Please advise Malcolm D, Jones, Room 120h, City Hall, Telephone 522-)h63,
Extension 130, if your Panel can meet with this team and if so where and
whene ;
Sincerely,
Cecil A. Alexander, Chairman
Housing Resources Cormittea
ccs Mr. Dan E. Sweat, Jr.