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2. Shoji - Wikipedia

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   In modern construction, the shoji often do not form the exterior surface of the building; they sit inside a sliding glass door or window. [ 5 ] Shoji are valued for not setting a sharp barrier between the interior and the exterior; outside influences such as the swaying silhouettes of trees, or the chorus of frogs , can be appreciated from ...

3. Wind from the Sea - Wikipedia

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   Wyeth believed in the ability of ordinary things to carry symbolism, "profound meaning," and rich emotion. [5] The same is true for Wind from the Sea. Comparing the rigid window frame to Christina's resiliency, the decaying curtains to her disability, and the crocheted birds to her delicate and surviving femininity, Wyeth considered the painting to be a symbolic portrait of her.

4. Curtain - Wikipedia

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   Translucent curtains hung on a window. Curtains are manufactured from a variety of thick fabrics, each with a differing degree of light absorption and heat insulating qualities. [7] For maximum temperature control, the curtain gap to the window should be small, with minimum convection drafts below or above the curtain.

5. Window covering - Wikipedia

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   Window coverings comprise materials used to cover a window to manage sunlight, privacy, additional weatherproofing or for purely decorative purposes. Window coverings are typically used on the interior side of windows, but exterior solutions are also available. Window coverings may be used to manage overheating and glare issues due to sunlight.

6. Curtain wall (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A curtain wall is an exterior covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, instead serving to protect the interior of the building from the elements. Because the curtain wall façade carries no structural load beyond its own dead load weight, it can be made of lightweight materials.

7. Window treatment - Wikipedia

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   A window treatment is a cover or modification of a window, often with the aim of enhancing the aesthetics of the window and the room. It is often adjustable to draw or open the treatment to change the amount of light.