New York State Library [annual Report]
New York State Library [annual Report]

Author: New York State Library

Publisher:

Published: 1861

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13:

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From 1889 to 1918 the reports consist of the Report of the director and appendixes, which from 1893 include various bulletins issued by the library (Additions; Bibliography; History; Legislation; Library school; Public libraries) These, including the Report of the director, were each issued also separately.

Inhabited Machines
Inhabited Machines

Author: Moritz Gleich

Publisher: Birkhäuser

Published: 2022-12-19

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 3035623775

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Around 1800, one of the most influential architectural concepts of the last 250 years emerged—that of built spaces as technical devices. Climate, morality, and comfort are the three main themes of this study, and each is vividly examined in separate chapters through synchronous comparison and with the help of examples. The emergence of corresponding metaphors, knowledge, and construction forms is traced over a period of about 70 years. The author focuses particularly on the operative dimension of architecture. Thus, the book provides a historical perspective on a key topic for the future of architecture. The book is aimed at readers interested in architecture, technology or the cultural history of building and living.