Glass House

"The glasshouse-or greenhouse, in American usage-evolved in the 17th century to protect gardeners' exotic plants from the rigors of the northern winter. This book traces the development of man's skill in creating and controlling an artificial climate from the period of the 1600s to the present and beyond. The period of greatest advance in this field was the 19th century. The author discusses the ingenious constructions made initially for private individuals and botanical societies during the 19th century, and then examines the mass production of components and the fashioning of modular constructions such as the crystal palace. Discussions of the work of such architects as Paul Scheerbart and Bruno Taut, Frei Otto, and Buckminster Fuller close the volume." -Progressive ArchitectureHix, John is the author of 'Glass House' with ISBN 9780262580441 and ISBN 0262580446.