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2. Sliding glass door - Wikipedia

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   In architecture and construction, a sliding glass door (also patio door or doorwall[1][2]) is a type of sliding door made predominantly from glass, that is situated in an external wall to provide egress and light. The doors can give access to a backyard or patio while providing a pleasant view, [3][4] and when not fully covered can be a source ...

3. Jalousie window - Wikipedia

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   A jalousie window (UK: / ˈdʒælʊziː /, US: / ˈdʒæləsiː /), 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 and shut in ...

4. Smart glass - Wikipedia

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   Smart glass in an opaque state. Smart glass, also known as switchable glass, dynamic glass, and smart-tinting glass, is a type of glass that can change its optical properties, becoming opaque or tinted, in response to electrical or thermal signals. This can be used to prevent sunlight and heat from entering a building during hot days, improving ...

5. Window blind - Wikipedia

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   Various window blind styles. A window blind is a type of window covering. [1] There are many different kinds of window blinds which use a variety of control systems. A typical window blind is made up of several long horizontal or vertical slats of various types of hard material, including wood, plastic or metal which are held together by cords that run through the blind slats.

6. Daylighting (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A large area of glass can also be added between the sun room and the interior living quarters. Low-cost, high-volume-produced patio door safety glass is an inexpensive way to accomplish this goal. The doors used to enter a room should be opposite the sun room interior glass, so that a user can see outside immediately when entering most rooms.

7. Sunroom - Wikipedia

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   Patio rooms featured lightweight, engineered roof panels, single pane glass, and aluminium construction. [citation needed] As technology advanced, insulated glass, vinyl, and vinyl-wood composite framework appeared. More recently, specialized blinds and curtains have been developed, many electrically operated by remote control. [4]