A Genealogy of Tropical Architecture: Colonial Networks, Nature and Technoscience

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A Genealogy of Tropical Architecture traces the origins of tropical architecture to nineteenth century British colonial architectural knowledge and practices. It uncovers how systematic knowledge and practices on building and environmental technologies in the tropics were linked to military technologies, medical theories and sanitary practices, and were manifested in colonial building types such as military barracks, hospitals and housing. It also...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415840783

ISBN13:9780415840781

Release Date:April 2016

Publisher:Routledge

Length:290 Pages

Weight:1.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.9" x 9.7"

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