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2. Passthrough (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A passthrough in a kitchen A small passthrough. A passthrough (or serving hatch [1]) is a window-like opening between the kitchen and the dining or family room. [2] Considered to be a conservative approach to the open plan, [3] in a modern family home a passthrough is typically built when a larger opening is either precluded by the locations of structural columns or is impractical due to the ...

3. Daylighting (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   Instead of a west-facing window, designers use an R-13 foam-filled solid energy-efficient exterior door. It may have a glass storm door on the outside so that light can pass through when the inner door is opened. East/west glass doors and windows should be fully shaded top-to-bottom or a spectrally selective coating can be used to reduce solar ...

4. Vestibule (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A floor plan with a modern vestibule shown in red. A vestibule (also anteroom, antechamber, air-lock entry or foyer) is a small room leading into a larger space [1] such as a lobby, entrance hall, or passage, for the purpose of waiting, withholding the larger space from view, reducing heat loss, providing storage space for outdoor clothing, etc.

5. Sliding glass door - Wikipedia

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   The doors can give access to a backyard or patio while providing a pleasant view, [3] [4] and when not fully covered can be a source of passive daylighting. Like a window, when open it also provides fresh air and copious natural light. It is considered a single unit consisting of two or more panel sections, some or all being mobile to slide open.

6. Glossary of architecture - Wikipedia

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   Also, the external divisions of a building by fenestration (windows). Bay window A window of one or more storeys projecting from the face of a building. Canted: with a straight front and angled sides. Bow window: curved. Oriel: rests on corbels or brackets and starts above ground level; also the bay window at the dais end of a medieval great ...

7. Can You Get Vitamin D Through a Window? - AOL

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   Dr. Tolliver says this holds true whether the sun is shining through a window in your car or in your house; you are not getting any vitamin D benefits if a window is involved, period. Dr.