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A closed capiz-shell window. In Philippine architecture, the capiz shell window is a type of window with small panes that use the translucent and durable capiz shell (windowpane oyster shell) instead of glass. The Chinese were presumably the first to utilize the shell, the dissemination of which use has been credited to the Portuguese ...
A closed ventanilla below a capiz shell main window.. In Philippine architecture, the ventanilla is a small window or opening below a larger window's casement, created—often reaching the level of the floor—to allow either additional air into a room during hot days or some air during hot nights when the main window's panes are drawn.
In the Philippines, fisheries are now regulated through permits, quotas, size limits and protected habitats. In spite of this, resources continue to be depleted. [3] The nearly flat shells of the capiz can grow to over 150 mm (5.9 in) in diameter, reaching maturity between 70 and 100 mm (2.8 and 3.9 in). The shell is secured by a V-shaped ligament.
Syrian leader Bashar Assad issued what appeared to be his first public statement since he was ousted and fled with his family to Russia more than a week ago.
It is a mixture of native Filipino, Spanish and Chinese influences. During the 19th century, wealthy Filipinos built some fine houses, usually with solid stone foundations or brick lower walls, and overhanging, wooden upper story with balustrades and capiz-shell sliding window sashes, and a tiled roof.
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency - whose mission is to help people before, during and after disasters - fired an employee who advised her survivor assistance team in Florida to not go ...
Van Dyke shared Johnson's post to his own Instagram page. He also confirmed Bobo’s safe return in a Facebook post on Thursday, Dec. 12, writing that he and Silver “found Bobo” at their home ...
A double-hung window where the upper sash is smaller (shorter) than the lower is termed a cottage window. [citation needed] A single-hung window has two sashes, but normally the top sash is fixed and only the bottom sash slides. Triple- and quadruple-hung windows are used for tall openings, common in New England churches.