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Community heating by G. H. Davis
Community heating: a system which keeps an entire town warm and abolishes household drudgery. A central power station provides a day and night service of hot water through meters to each individual household of a community. A futuristic projection for the postwar house. Date: 1945
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1945 Communal Community Drudgery Electric Electricity Future Futuristic Heating Household Individual Meter Meters Planning Postwar Power Projection System Utilities Warm
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the warmth of community with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the captivating image, "Community Heating" by G. H. Davis. This evocative black and white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures the essence of a time when a central power station brought comfort to an entire town, eliminating the burden of individual household heating. Bring this inspiring image into your home with our high-quality Metal Prints, meticulously crafted to showcase vibrant colors and stunning detail. Each print is individually manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring a long-lasting and beautiful addition to your decor. Elevate your living space and celebrate the power of community with this timeless piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Community Heating: A Vision for Postwar Urban Living by G.H. Davis (1945) This image by G.H. Davis presents a forward-thinking vision for postwar urban living through the concept of community heating. In this innovative system, an entire town is kept warm and the burden of household drudgery is abolished. The central power station, depicted in the background, provides a day and night service of hot water through individual meters to each household within the community. The communal nature of this heating system is a significant departure from traditional domestic heating methods. The central power station, with its modern and sleek design, represents a bold step towards a more efficient and interconnected urban infrastructure. The use of hot water for heating is also a progressive move, as it is a cleaner and more efficient alternative to the commonly used coal or wood-burning stoves of the time. The image projects a futuristic and optimistic view of postwar housing. The houses, shown in the foreground, are depicted as uniform and well-designed, reflecting the idealized vision of modern urban living. The use of meters for each household ensures that energy consumption is monitored and controlled, promoting fair usage and cost-effectiveness. The community heating system presented in this image is a testament to the forward-thinking and innovative spirit of the postwar era. It represents a shift towards a more communal and efficient approach to urban planning and utilities, with a focus on creating a warm and comfortable living environment for all residents. This vision of the future, with its emphasis on shared resources and community, continues to inspire and influence urban planning and design to this day.
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