[논문] 하이퍼코스트의 발달과정에 관한 고찰

하이퍼코스트의 發展過程에 관한 考察 A Study on the Developmental Process of the Hypocaust ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Abstract Hypocaust is a heating technique similar to the Ondol which has been in use for ages by Koreans as a vernacular house heating system. The history of the hypocaust, not to mention its very existence, is not generally known to Koreans. It also prevails in general in the western world where there is an abundance of literature and research done on the subject, but not full-scale historical documentation and agreed-upon generalization. Parts of the problems lie in the lack of understanding of the hypocaust as a floor heating technique employed in the every-day life by the ordinary public. It is noteworthy, however, that the hypocaust may come into new light in unveiling its nature and historical evolution, by means of the reference made to the experiences and perspectives drawn from Koreans who have utilized the floor heating system as a universal way of heating th…
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