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  2. Reflective surfaces (climate engineering) - Wikipedia

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    The average daily summertime temperature of the black roof surface was 75 °C (167 °F), but once retrofitted with a white reflective surface, it measured 52 °C (126 °F). Without considering any tax benefits or other utility charges, annual energy expenditures were reduced by $7,200 or $0.07/square foot.(This figure is for energy charges as ...

  3. Daylighting (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    Daylighting is the practice of placing windows, skylights, other openings, and reflective surfaces so that direct or indirect sunlight can provide effective internal lighting. Particular attention is given to daylighting while designing a building when the aim is to maximize visual comfort or to reduce energy use.

  4. Radiant barrier - Wikipedia

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    Reflective bubble/foil insulations are primarily radiant barriers, and reflective insulation systems work by reducing radiant heat gain. To be effective, the reflective surface must face an air space; also, dust accumulation on the reflective surface will reduce its reflective capability.

  5. Architectural light shelf - Wikipedia

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    Curtain wall and light shelf, in the second-floor children's library of Bronx Library Center. A light shelf is a horizontal surface that reflects daylight deep into a building. Light shelves are placed above eye-level and have high-reflectance upper surfaces, which reflect daylight onto the ceiling and deeper into the space.

  6. How to shop for windows, according to experts - AOL

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    Lowe's Window Installation $800.00 at Lowe's. Frame Material. The window frame material is one of the most essential features to consider when shopping for windows.

  7. Diffuser (optics) - Wikipedia

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    In optics, a diffuser (also called a light diffuser or optical diffuser) is any material that diffuses or scatters light in some manner to transmit soft light.Diffused light can be easily obtained by reflecting light from a white surface, while more compact diffusers may use translucent material, including ground glass, teflon, opal glass, and greyed glass.

  8. Reflectance - Wikipedia

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    For diffuse surfaces, such as matte white paint, reflectance is uniform; radiation is reflected in all angles equally or near-equally. Such surfaces are said to be Lambertian . Most practical objects exhibit a combination of diffuse and specular reflective properties.

  9. Transparency and translucency - Wikipedia

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    The development of transparent panel products will have other potential advanced applications including high strength, impact-resistant materials that can be used for domestic windows and skylights. Perhaps more important is that walls and other applications will have improved overall strength, especially for high-shear conditions found in high ...