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Relating to the construction of windows.
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Jalousie windows (also louvred windows)
Construction; Windows
A window composed of overlapping narrow glass, metal, or wooden louvers, operated with a crank handle for adjusting the louvre angles.
Jalousie
Construction; Windows
A shutter-type window with slats, which are either fixed or adjustable.
Jal-awning window (also awning window)
Construction; Windows
Windows with several out-swinging, awning type units that pivot near the top of the glass and operate in unison.
Hit-and-miss window
Construction; Windows
Two-part window with the lower sash containing movable ventilation panels.
Combination window unit (also combination storm sa
Construction; Windows
Window assembly containing a half screen and two glass storm panels; in summer the bottom storm panel is stored in the top frame, exposing the screen panels.
Chicago window
Construction; Windows
A large fixed sash flanked by a narrow, often movable, sash on either side. First used by Chicago School architects in the late l9th and early 20th Century.
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