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Natural History Museum in 1873 London: designing ventilation with heating.

Author(s) : COOK J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

This article is about the Museum of Natural History in London, which began construction in 1873 and opened in 1881. It explores the fabric of the building behind the scenes, related to the integral construction for ventilation. Recent on-site investigations under the floor of the basement, within the attics and elsewhere, reveal a comprehensive convectively-driven fresh air ventilation system of surprising versatility. Before the advent of electrically-driven fans, here is an example of forgotten knowledge that addresses today's interest in passive and low energy systems.

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  • Original title: Natural History Museum in 1873 London: designing ventilation with heating.
  • Record ID : 1999-1866
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 40 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1998/04
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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