Outdoor & Recreational Areas, General & Miscellaneous Architectural History & Criticism, Construction & Building Trades - Methods & Materials, Conservatories & Greenhouses, Gardening History
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Overview
The Glasshouse traces the evolution of glass enclosures from the mid-seventeenth century when the desire to nurture exotic plants in a foreign and often hostile climate led to the development of the glasshouse and ingenious mechanical servicing systems, capable of creating its own artificial microclimate. The Glasshouse charts the work of innovators such as Joseph Paxton and J. C. Loudon, and proceeds to examine their influence on the pioneers of twentieth-century design such as Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut. The Glasshouse is richly illustrated from a wealth of historic and contemporary etchings, lithographs and photographs. It will appeal to the specialist and the enthusiastic gardener alike.Book Details
Published
March 16, 1981
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
208
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780262580441