Ventillation Collection

Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam
526813 Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam. The central vignettes show two models of miner's lamp, the Davy, left

Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7, 600 People
An architectural design showing a sectional view of a bomb shelter that can contain 7, 600 people, numbers indicate features including the entrance ramps, air-lock and first raid post

Ventilation des ecoles (engraving)
5992994 Ventilation des ecoles (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventilation des ecoles)

Plan sommaire de la ventilation du theatre Lyrique (engraving)
5992993 Plan sommaire de la ventilation du theatre Lyrique (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan sommaire de la ventilation du theatre Lyrique)

Les souffrances et la mort de 123 prisonniers anglais, dans la guerre des Indes (engraving)
5992999 Les souffrances et la mort de 123 prisonniers anglais, dans la guerre des Indes (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Systeme de ventilation de l amphitheatre du Conservatoire des arts et metiers (engraving)
5992996 Systeme de ventilation de l amphitheatre du Conservatoire des arts et metiers (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ventilation par appel de l une des ailes de l hospice Lariboisiere, a Paris (engraving)
5992990 Ventilation par appel de l une des ailes de l hospice Lariboisiere, a Paris (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Refreshments (engraving)
3637954 Refreshments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refreshments. Illustration for The Pictorial World, 1878.); © Look and Learn

Ventilation des theatres par l appel, au moyen de la chaleur du lustre, systeme d Arcet (engraving)
5992995 Ventilation des theatres par l appel, au moyen de la chaleur du lustre, systeme d Arcet (engraving) by European School

L hopital Guy a Londres, et son systeme de ventilation d ete (engraving)
5992989 L hopital Guy a Londres, et son systeme de ventilation d ete (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L hopital Guy a Londres)

House of Commons - Debating Chamber & Division Lobbies
Cross section of debating chamber & division lobbies, Sheet no.3. Ventillation of the House of Commons, by W Yates. 1907 (pamphlet) Date: 1907

Ward in the Hampstead Smallpox Hospital. This was under the management of the Metropolitan Asylums Board and was built to meet the needs of the epidemic of the winter of 1870-1871

Seaham Colliery, County Durham, England, showing the head gear above the shaft, and work in an active coal seam. The central vignettes show two models of miners lamp, the Davy, left

Three devices for ventilating mines with bellows. In the centre the horse turns the wheel and cams, I, I, work the bellows

Ventilating a mine. Hollow drum with air holes, B, at opposite sides, mounted on an axle, C, to which are fixed fans rotating inside the drum

Mine ventillation: Carpenters assembling a device to be fitted at top of mine shaft so that it would revolve and extract the stale air from the mine

Smoke test, Sheet no. 6
Smoke test, Sheet no.6. Ventillation of the House of Commons, by W Yates. 1907 (pamphlet) Date: 1907

Greenhouse 18th France
Small greenhouse with ventillation flaps and chimney. Date: Circa 1760

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"Breathing Life into Spaces: The Evolution of Ventilation" Ventilation plays a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of individuals within various environments. From bomb shelters to schools, theaters to hospitals, its significance cannot be overstated. In Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7, ventilation becomes a lifeline for 600 people seeking safety underground. This ingenious system allows fresh air to circulate while keeping harmful gases at bay. The engraving depicting the ventilation system in schools showcases the importance of clean air for young minds to thrive. Similarly, the plan for ventilation in the Theatre Lyrique highlights how proper airflow enhances both performers' and audiences' experiences. However, not all stories are as uplifting. The engraving portraying the suffering and death of 123 English prisoners during the war in India serves as a stark reminder that inadequate ventilation can have dire consequences. On a more positive note, we see advancements in technology with engravings showcasing innovative systems such as those found in amphitheaters or hospices like Lariboisiere in Paris. These designs prioritize efficient airflow through clever mechanisms like wing extraction or utilizing heat from chandeliers. Even everyday spaces benefit from thoughtful ventilation solutions. In an enchanting engraving titled "Refreshments, " we witness how even dining areas require proper air circulation for patrons' comfort. Moving on to grand theaters, Arcet's system demonstrates how calling upon warm air generated by lustres can create optimal conditions for performances without compromising audience well-being. Across borders, London's Guy Hospital impresses with its summer ventilation system—an example worth emulating worldwide—ensuring patients receive adequate fresh air during warmer months. Beyond public spaces lie political arenas like the House of Commons Debating Chamber & Division Lobbies where effective ventilation fosters productive discussions among lawmakers shaping nations' destinies. Healthcare facilities also rely heavily on proper airflow management; Hampstead Smallpox Hospital's ward exemplifies meticulous ventilation practices to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.