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Architect's Report and Plans for the Improvement of the Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, and Acoustics of Senate Chamber and Hall of House of Representatives, 1864 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The new windows will be filled in with stained glass, which will pro duce a soft and agreeable light.
It is proposed to light the Senate chamber at night by means of eight circular burners of Frink's patent, with powerful reflectors, one placed over each; and the House of Representatives with thirteen circular burners, having a reflector over each, by which means the light can be increased to any amount desired, and the present objectionable heat from the great number of unprotected burners on the ceiling will be altogether done away with, as there will be placed over each reflector a Copper dome, surmounted by a Copper chimney eight inches in diameter, passing out vertically through the roof, which must attract all the heat upwards, while it reflects all the light downwards. To elucidate which the undersigned submits the accompanying drawings of Frink's patent reflector, which he would recommend as the best means of lighting the Halls of Congress.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, dating from the mid-1800s, details the technical plans and justifications for improving the lighting, ventilation, and acoustics of the U.S. Capitol building at the time. The author, an architect and engineer, provides a detailed explanation of the faulty design and construction of the recent Capitol extensions, arguing for a reversal of the ventilation system and major alterations to improve air quality and sound. The book draws on the expertise of leading scientists and engineers of the time, discussing the principles of acoustics and ventilation to support the proposed improvements. It highlights the importance of these factors for the health and comfort of the legislators and staff working in the Capitol, arguing that proper ventilation and acoustics are essential for clear thinking and effective communication. The book also emphasizes the importance of aesthetics, advocating for architectural improvements that would enhance the beauty and grandeur of the Capitol building. Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the scientific and architectural considerations that shaped the design of one of America's most iconic buildings, highlighting the enduring importance of ventilation, acoustics, and aesthetics in architecture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330457566_0
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