This book traces the evolving relationship between the architecture and climate of Britain from the late sixteenth century to the twentieth century. Through detailed studies of buildings by major architects it explores how the unique character of the climate of the British Isles has had a fundamental influence on the nature of buildings of all kinds and periods, in both country and city. The discussion connects architectural history to the developing field of climate history and makes further connection with the ...
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This book traces the evolving relationship between the architecture and climate of Britain from the late sixteenth century to the twentieth century. Through detailed studies of buildings by major architects it explores how the unique character of the climate of the British Isles has had a fundamental influence on the nature of buildings of all kinds and periods, in both country and city. The discussion connects architectural history to the developing field of climate history and makes further connection with the representation of the climate in literature and fine art. The book is copiously illustrated with drawings and photographs.
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New. Num Pages: 272 pages, 90 black & white halftones, 17 colour illustrations, 54 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; AMCR; AMX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 195 x 14. Weight in Grams: 604. 2012. 1st Edition. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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