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| Book Title | Contemporary Irish Architecture |
| Chapter Title | Public : Palm House : National Botanic Gardens |
| Book Author | O'Leary, Gerry |
| Publisher | Gerry O'Leary |
| ISBN | 9780955790003 |
| Date | 2007 |
| Page(s) | pp14-15 |
| Content | photos, text |
| Note(s) | This glasshouse complex is the last known prefabricated model of its period surviving today in Western Europe. Its significant plant collection was reinstated in the restored building following upgrades to the heating and ventilation systems. |
| Subject(s) | palm houses ; glasshouses ; botanical gardens ; conservation ; restoration ; historic buildings ; awards ; cast iron ; wrought iron ; architectural heritage |
| QUB Location | Search QUB Library Catalogue |
| UCD Location | Search UCD Library Catalogue |