Corrugated Iron Buildings by Nick Thomson

Corrugated Iron Buildings by Nick Thomson

Prefabricated corrugated-iron buildings have been manufactured in Britain since the middle of the nineteenth century. Structures ranging from humble cottages to substantial churches, and from halls to hospitals and hotels, have since then been produced, packed and consigned to destinations at home and abroad. Though often regarded as cheap and temporary, these buildings are an expression of a progressive and vital chapter in the history of Britain's construction industry. First used in 1829, corrugated-iron has become a familiar element in vernacular architecture and construction, bringing its particular character and colour to landscapes both rural and urban. The author draws on a wide range of research to highlight the significance, in Britain and across the world, of these oft-overlooked structures.

Nick Thomson is an architect based on the Isle of Skye, and has a particular interest in aspects of construction history. He has an MSc in Building Conservation, and has published papers on the history of corrugated iron buildings.

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ISBN 13	9780747807834
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Titel	Corrugated Iron Buildings
Autor	Nick Thomson
Serie	Shire Library
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Erscheinungsjahr	2011-02-10
Seitenanzahl	64
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