Lectures on Ventilation (Classic Reprint): Being a Course Delivered in the Franklin Institute, of Philadelphia, During the Winter of 1866-67 - Couverture souple

Lewis W. Leeds

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331962838 ISBN 13 : 9781331962830

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Improve indoor air, boost health, and reduce sickness with practical ventilation guidance. Learn how to move fresh air through rooms using simple, real‑world methods that focus on warmth, drafts, and open spaces.

This book distills lectures from the 1860s into clear, applicable ideas about ventilating homes, schools, churches, and hospitals. It contrasts practical demonstrations with more theoretical systems, and it shows why relying on existing openings and natural airflow can be effective when done thoughtfully.

• Plain explanations of how air moves in rooms and why heat and humidity matter


• Practical layouts for using windows, doors, and fireplaces to improve ventilation


• Case examples from hospitals, schools, and city buildings of the era


• Guidance on avoiding common ventilation pitfalls and costly mistakes

Ideal for readers interested in historic approaches to public health, architecture, and building design, as well as anyone curious about how to improve air quality in enclosed spaces.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331962838
• ISBN 13: 9781331962830
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 76
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