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Mashrabiya

A mashrabiya (Arabic: مشربية‎), also either shanshūl (شنشول) or rūshān (روشان), is a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with…

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Rayonnant

In French Gothic architecture, Rayonnant was the period between 1240 and 1350, characterized by a shift in focus away from…

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Bay in architecture

In architecture, a bay is the space between architectural elements, or a recess or compartment. bay comes from "Old French…

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Awning

An awning or overhang is a secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building. It is typically composed…

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Architectural glass

Architectural glass is glass that is used as a building material. It is most typically used as transparent glazing material…

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Cottage window

A cottage window is a double-hung window — i.e., a window with two sashes sliding up and down, hung with…

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