Historic building engineering systems and equipment - heating and ventilation

English Heritage, 2009
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Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides an illustrated historical outline of the heating and ventilating branch of building engineering services, principally during the 19th century. Aims to provide a guide for investigators of heritage buildings to help them recognise the various types of heating and ventilating systems and equipment which may still exist or have been used. Intended to raise awareness of the importance of historic services, understand what survives, assess its significance and make informed decisions about what to do next.

History

This document is no longer available from the original publisher therefore the status is unconfirmed.

Subjects

  • Historic buildings
  • Building services
  • Air conditioning/ventilation
  • Building types
  • Space heating/central heating

Publisher History

Now known as Historic England, English Heritage produced a wide variety of publications with subjects ranging from repair, conservation and management of the historic environment to funding and grants.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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