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2. Window shutter hardware - Wikipedia

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   In cities, shutters provided privacy screens for the residents. [citation needed] Louvered upstairs shutters were often later additions to the home. This article describes the evolution of early exterior window shutter hardware, terms and terminology related to shutter hardware and blacksmithing, and American regional styles of installation.

3. Jalousie window - Wikipedia

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   A jalousie window (UK: / ˈ dʒ æ l ʊ z iː /, US: / ˈ dʒ æ l ə s iː /), louvred window (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, United Kingdom), jalousie, or jalosy [1] is a window composed of parallel glass, acrylic, or wooden louvres set in a frame. The louvres are joined onto a track so that they may be tilted open ...

4. Architectural light shelf - Wikipedia

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   Alternatives to light shelves for window daylighting include blinds and louver systems, both of which can be interior or exterior. Blinds reduce solar gain, but do little to redirect light into the interior space.

5. Window shutter - Wikipedia

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   Exterior shutters were originally constructed for light control, privacy, security and protection from the elements. Many areas of tropical Australia, the Mediterranean, Africa, and the American South, feature exterior shutters that block the strong sun from windows. Functional shutters hinge on each side of a window or at the top and swing ...

6. The 25 Most Popular Architectural House Styles - AOL

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   Flat roofs, large windows and open floor plans are essential to modern architecture. Simple yet polished, the modern house style puts an emphasis on materials like glass and concrete while ...

7. Louver - Wikipedia

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   Modern louvers are often made of aluminum, metal, wood, or glass.They may be opened and closed with a metal lever, pulleys, or through motorized operators. [3]The Australian Standard specifies requirements for the construction of buildings using louver in bushfire-prone areas in order to improve their resistance to bushfire attack from burning embers, radiant heat, flame contact and ...