A Short History of the First Water Fountains

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A Short History of the First Water Fountains Water fountains were at first practical in purpose, used to convey water from rivers or springs to towns and hamlets, providing the residents with fresh water to drink, wash, and prepare food with. In the years before electric power, the spray of fountains was powered by gravity alone, commonly using an aqueduct or water resource located far away in the nearby hills. Inspirational and spectacular, prominent water fountains have been crafted as memorials in most cultures. Simple in design, the 1st water fountains didn't appear much like modern-day fountains. The very first accepted water fountain was a natural stone basin created that was used as a receptacle for drinking water and ceremonial functions. Stone basins as fountains have been found from 2,000 B.C.. The spray of water appearing from small spouts was forced by gravity, the only power source creators had in those days. Drinking water was delivered by public fountains, long before fountains became decorative public statues, as striking as they are practical. The people of Rome began creating ornate fountains in 6 BC, most of which were bronze or stone masks of creatures and mythological characters. A well-designed system of reservoirs and aqueducts kept Rome's public fountains supplied with fresh water.

Water Transport Strategies in Early Rome

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With the development of the 1st raised aqueduct in Rome, the Aqua Anio Vetus in 273 BC, individuals who lived on the city’s hills no longer had to rely only on naturally-occurring spring water for their needs. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people living at greater elevations turned to water drawn from underground or rainwater, which was made available by wells and cisterns. In the very early 16th century, the city began to make use of the water that ran below ground through Acqua Vergine to supply drinking water to Pincian Hill. As originally constructed, the aqueduct was provided along the length of its channel with pozzi (manholes) constructed at regular intervals. Although they were originally designed to make it possible to service the aqueduct, Cardinal Marcello Crescenzi started using the manholes to gather water from the channel, starting when he purchased the property in 1543. He didn’t get adequate water from the cistern that he had constructed on his residential property to obtain rainwater. To give himself with a more effective system to gather water, he had one of the manholes exposed, giving him access to the aqueduct below his residence.

The Advantages of Solar Outdoor Garden Fountains

The Advantages of Solar Outdoor Garden Fountains There are many different power sources you can use for your garden wall fountain. Older fountains have traditionally been powered by electricity, but due to a greater interest in eco-friendly fountains, solar power is used in newer models. The initial costs to run your fountain on solar energy are probably going to be steaper, but you should keep in mind that in the long run it will be the cheaper option. An array of different elements such as terra cotta, copper, porcelain, or bronze are typically used in manufacturing solar powered water features. You should be able to find the right type of fountain to meet your design needs. Advantages Solar Outdoor Garden Fountains 4938236302533871.jpg

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If you are looking to have your own garden retreat, these types of fountains are ideal because they are easy to maintain and also have a positive effect on the environment.

In addition to its visible charm, indoor wall fountains can also serve to keep your house at a cool temperature. Applying the same methods used in air conditioners and evaporative coolers, they are a great alternative to cool your home. You can also save on your electric costs because they consume less power.

A fan can be used to blow fresh, dry air over them so as to produce a cooling effect. Using the ceiling fan or air from a corner of the room can help to enhance circulation. It is essential to ensure that air is always blowing over the surface of the water. It is normal for fountains and waterfalls to produce cool, crisp air. Merely being in the vicinity of a large public fountain or waterfall will send a sudden chill through whoever is nearby. Be certain to position your fountain cooling system where it will not be subjected to additional heat. Your cooling system will be less effective if it is placed in direct sunlight.

The Results of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design

The Results of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design The advent of the Normans in the later half of the 11th century significantly modified The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. The ability of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in design and farming at the time of the conquest. Still, home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the entire populace. Monasteries and castles served different purposes, so while monasteries were massive stone structures built in only the most fruitful, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the residents focused on understanding offensive and defensive techniques. Gardening, a placid occupation, was unfeasible in these unproductive fortifications. Berkeley Castle, potentially the most unspoiled style of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists today. The keep is reported to have been invented during the time of William the Conqueror. A large terrace recommended for strolling and as a means to stop enemies from mining below the walls runs around the building. A picturesque bowling green, enveloped in grass and bordered by battlements cut out of an ancient yew hedge, forms one of the terraces.