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HTC:modern lec 5
Arcade/Greenhouse
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Architecture
Undergraduate 2
04/22/2009

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Rickman and Cragg were known for their prefabricated cast iron
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Gothic churches
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The first large structure to use cast iron as the primary structural material was
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Iron bridge, Coalbrookedale. 1775
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The first use of cast iron in English buildings was in what building type
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churches
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What business forced the introduction of cast iron structures in building construction?
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Insurance Companies want the buildings to be safer after the Albion Fire.
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In 1817, the potential for iron to evolve a new architectural style devoid of Greek or Gothic ornament was first articulated by
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John Claudious Loudon
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The Great Conservatory at Chatsworth was designed by
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Joseph Paxton
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The greenhouse in the Royal Gardens at Kew was designed by
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Richard Turner, 1844
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"Remarks on Hot Houses," was written by
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John Claudious Loudon
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The second Jardin d’ Hiver was designed by
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Hector Horeau
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J. C. Loudon suggested the advantages of iron and glass construction prior to Thomas Rickman's cast iron churches.
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True
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The Royal Pavilion at Brighton was designed by
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John Nash
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What was the effect on architecture of the British victory in the Battle of Trafalgar?
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Britain was able to further develop iron and glass after the battle of trafalgar
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The final design of Les Halles was produced by
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Victor Baltard
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