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  2. Retractable roof - Wikipedia

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    The term operable skylight, while quite similar, refers to a skylight that opens on a hinge, rather than on a track. Retractable roofs are used in residences, restaurants and bars, swim centres, arenas and stadiums, and other facilities wishing to provide protection from the elements, as well as the option of having an open roof during ...

  3. Skylight - Wikipedia

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    Oculus of the Pantheon, Rome, an open skylight. Skylight in the vault in the Chapel of the Constable of the Burgos Cathedral, a glazed closed skylight from the 15th century A skylight (sometimes called a rooflight ) is a light-permitting structure or window, usually made of transparent or translucent glass, [ 1 ] that forms all or part of the ...

  4. Uni-Systems - Wikipedia

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    The retractable motion was achieved through three opposing glass-covered arched panels that cantilever across the 55.5-ft-wide concourse. Each panel has three plate box "ribs" with a 12.5-ft upturned back-span. The 80-ton skylight opens or closes in five minutes. City Creek Mall expects to have the roof open 70% of the time. [6]

  5. Atrium (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    The Tucson High School Galleria and reflexive library (pictured) feature a modern atrium tetrastylum with four support columns and open roof. In architecture, an atrium (pl.: atria or atriums) [1] is a large open-air or skylight-covered space surrounded by a building. [2]

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  7. USAID cuts fallout: Wasted food, 'free-for-all' ISIS camps ...

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    Za Uk Ling has closed a communications channel that alerts residents of impending government air strikes. "It's money that helps us document violent atrocities, and prevent atrocities," he said.

  8. Daylighting (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    There are two types of active daylighting control systems: closed loop solar tracking, and open loop solar tracking systems. Closed loop systems track the sun by relying on a set of lens or sensors with a limited field of view, directed at the sun, and are fully illuminated by sunlight at all times. As the sun moves, it begins to shade one or ...

  9. Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe's and more recalled ...

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    A Tri-Union Seafoods supplier notified the company that due to a manufacturing defect on the easy-open pull tab can lid, the integrity of the product seal could become compromised, the company said.