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The Glasshouse by John Hix (Hardcover, 1996)

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This is a comprehensive survey of glasshouses. The book traces the evolution of glass enclosures from the mid 16th-century, when the desire to nuture exotic plants in often hostile climates led to the development of the glasshouse and the ingenious mechanical servicing systems, capable of creating their own artificial micro-climates. Through the technical advances in the early 19th century, large-scale constructions were built initially for private individuals and botanical societies. Towards the mid-century, with the advent of mass production and specialist component systems, the fashioning of modular constructions such as the Crystal Palace became possible. The book charts the work of innovators such as Joseph Paxton and J.C. Loudon, and examines their influence on the pioneers of 20th-century design, such as Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Phaidon Press Ltd
ISBN-13
9780714832111
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96495153

Product Key Features

Subject Area
Building Services Engineering
Author
John Hix
Publication Name
The Glasshouse
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Publication Year
1996
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Height
290mm
Item Width
250mm
Item Weight
1860g

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
John Hix
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom

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