Window blindA window blind is a type of window covering (also known as blinds). 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. Vertical blinds run along a track system which can tilt open and closed and move side-to-side.
Mini blindA mini blind is a type of horizontal window blind made of long, narrow slats held together by string. Each slat is less than half the width of that in a regular venetian blind, measuring 15 mm (0.59 in) or 25 mm (0.98 in), and often made of aluminium. The slats are opened and closed by rotating a or by directly pulling a string, and they are raised and lowered by pulling other strings. In the United Kingdom, the term venetian blind also covers mini blinds.
Daylighting (architecture)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. Energy savings can be achieved from the reduced use of artificial (electric) lighting or from passive solar heating.
Thermal comfortThermal comfort is the condition of mind that expresses subjective satisfaction with the thermal environment. The human body can be viewed as a heat engine where food is the input energy. The human body will release excess heat into the environment, so the body can continue to operate. The heat transfer is proportional to temperature difference. In cold environments, more heat is released than the body generates, and in hot environments, the body cannot release enough heat.
WindowVarious examples of windowsA window is an opening in a wall, door, roof, or vehicle that allows the exchange of light and sometimes allows the passage of sound and air. Modern windows are usually glazed, or covered in some other transparent or translucent material, a sash set in a frame in the opening. The sash and frame are also referred to as a window. Many glazed windows may be opened, to allow ventilation, or closed to exclude inclement weather.
SunlightLight emitted by the SunThe Sun, as seen from low Earth orbit overlooking the International Space Station. This sunlight is not filtered by the lower atmosphere, which blocks much of the solar spectrum.Sunlight shining upon two different sides of the U.S. state of New Jersey. Sunrise on the Jersey Shore at Spring Lake, Monmouth County (above), and sunset on the Shore at Sunset Beach, Cape May County (below).
CurtainA curtain is a piece of cloth or other material intended to block or obscure light, air drafts, or (in the case of a shower curtain) water. Curtains are often hung on the inside of a building's windows to block the passage of light. For instance, at night to aid sleeping, or to stop light from escaping outside the building (stopping people outside from being able to see inside, often for privacy reasons). In this application, they are also known as draperies.
LouverA louver (American) or louvre (Commonwealth English; see spelling differences) is a framed opening fitted with horizontal slats in a structure. These slats (also sometimes called louvers/louvres) are angled to admit light and air, as well as to keep out rain and direct sunshine. The angle of the slats may be adjustable, usually in blinds and windows, or fixed, such as in exterior shutters.
Window coveringWindow coverings are considered any type of materials used to cover a window to manage sunlight, privacy, and insulation (weatherproofing etc.), as opposed to window treatments, which are used for purely decorative purposes.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.