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Yet, these systems still provided localized warmth, heating individual rooms rather than entire buildings, setting the stage for a future revolution.
The Industrial Revolution: Centralized Heat in Buildings
The 19th century ushered in the concept of centralized heating, inspired by advancements in engineering and the needs of burgeoning cities and industries. Pioneers like James Watt experimented with steam-powered heating, using boilers and radiators to distribute heat across multiple rooms and floors.