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Types of Windows. Architecture

This document discusses the different types of windows used in building construction. It describes 10 common window types: single hung, double hung, dormer, bay, Palladian, sidelight, fanlight, horizontal sliding, casement, and skylight windows. Each type is defined and its characteristics and common uses are outlined. Windows play an important role in building appearance, orientation, and occupant comfort. A variety of window styles allow architects flexibility to incorporate windows in different configurations.

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Types of Windows. Architecture

This document discusses the different types of windows used in building construction. It describes 10 common window types: single hung, double hung, dormer, bay, Palladian, sidelight, fanlight, horizontal sliding, casement, and skylight windows. Each type is defined and its characteristics and common uses are outlined. Windows play an important role in building appearance, orientation, and occupant comfort. A variety of window styles allow architects flexibility to incorporate windows in different configurations.

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Introduction

Windows are of great interest for designers and architects


because they are important architectural components in a
building. Windows play a critical role in the three aspects of
building design, The first aspect is the appearance of the
building, the second aspect is site embrace, and the last is the
comfort.
Types of windows

There are several types of windows that are used in building


construction
1-Single hung: referring to a window with a fixed top sash and a
lower sash that slides vertically .They are raised from the
bottom to allow air into your home, they give any home a
classic look.
1- Single hung window
2-Double -Hung window
Double - Hung : referring to a window with two vertical
sliding sashes, one over the other. The only difference
between the double-hung and single-hung is that the
single-hung has a moveable lower sash and a fixed upper
sash, while double- hung has two movable sashes; the
upper sash slides down. They are the most common and
familiar window types .
2-Double- Hung window
3-Dormer window
Dormer: a vertical window and window box that projects
from a sloping roof, has its own roof, most commonly a
pedimental or gable roof.
4-Bay windows
Bay windows are an excellent resource for architects to
create angles and projections on a building structure.
Bay windows allow light to enter at different angles, and
most bays include side windows that can be opened for
airflow. Bays are commonly used in kitchens and family
rooms, where the large sill of the window can be used for
plants or a window seat
Bay- window
5-Palladian window
Palladian: a three-part window where the centre window is
arched and wider than the two straight topped side windows,
named for the 15the century Italian architect Andreas Palladino.
It is also known as a Venetian Window.
6-Sidelight window
Sidelight: windows placed on either side of another
window or door that are narrower than the centre
opening.
7- Fanlights window
Fanlights: an arched window with radiating glazing bars
that imitate a fan, placed over a door; loosely any over-
door window.
8-Horizontal Sliding Windows
Horizontal sliding windows have two or more sashes that overlap
slightly but slide horizontally within the frame. It can slide easily.
9-Casement Windows
A casement window is one that is hinged on its side, and
normally opens outwards rather than inwards. This makes it
very easy to operate. Since it opens outwards, it cannot be
used in some situations, such as when the window opens out
into a corridor, as it will block movement. These windows
are designed to resist rain and wind from the outside in, so
their direction cannot be reversed. This type of windows was
common in the UK before the invention of sash window.
This type of construction is perfect for those spots that are
difficult to reach around the house, such as over the kitchen
sink or tight corners.
9-Casement Windows
10- Skylights Windows

Skylights generally provided on the top of sloped roofs, to


admit light into the rooms. It is provided parallel to the sloping
surface. Sky lights can be opened when we required. Lead gutters
are arranged to frame to make it as his waterproof . This type of
window is commonly seen on vacation houses and cabins
because besides that fact that it conserves energy, it also
provides a beautiful view of the sky from the outside.
10- Skylights Windows

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