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The 3,000-Year History of Scaffolding
The basic idea behind scaffolding is far older than steel, standardised fittings or modern health and safety. In fact, the first scaffolds were probably nothing more sophisticated than wooden poles...
Read moreThe Victorian ventilation revolution and what we forgot
Long before air conditioning, Victorian architects were designing buildings around a problem that has returned with a vengeance. How do you keep large, crowded buildings supplied with fresh air...
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Why Georgian houses have surprisingly thin walls
Walk into a Georgian townhouse and the proportions can feel almost impossibly elegant. Tall windows, narrow façades and beautifully ordered brickwork give the impression of lightness. Yet behind that...
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