Windows - Not the one from Microsoft

Mr Gates (Bill), as intelligent and enterprising as he might be, fooled the world for a few decades by selling something that was eventually made free by people who believe in a free world - Windows.
Here we are going to talk about the other windows, not the one that always hangs, the one we can touch - Yes the windows in our houses !

Types of Windows

1. "Casement Windows"




The most common type of window seen in Indian homes, casement-windows are hinged at sides and open outwards like a door.

2. "Awning Windows"

Awning windows are hinged on top and open outward, enabling ventilation without letting in rain or falling leaves. Awning windows can be used in places where there is less space for a full size window - like bathrooms, basements etc. They can also be paired above a fixed window to let-in air. 

3. Sliding Windows

Sliding windows open sideways with the sash or window pane sliding left or right. Since they open and close without protruding, horizontal sliders are an excellent choice for rooms facing walkways, porches or patios. In a single slider, one sash slides to open. In a double slider, both sashes open. Double sliders are great for providing air circulation, particularly if there is only one window in the room. 

4. Fixed Windows or Picture Windows 

A fixed window from Fenesta

Fixed windows are windows that do not open. They are usually installed in difficult to reach places to let in light. Fixed windows create a portrait-like space on walls - hence the name "Picture Window". Like at things that compromise on "function", to enhance "form", fixed windows greatly enhance the aesthetics of a house due to the absence of the frames or sashes. Another clever version of the fixed window is a fixed corner window (glass on glass) made from toughened glass. They are mostly seen in Modern or Contemporary houses.

5. Bay Window, Bow Window and Box Windows

A Bay Window is a combination of three windows of varying widths that protrudes outside from a wall. They emerged during the Victorian era and are also called Victorian windows.
A Bow Window is very similar to a bay window, except it's composed of three or more windows joined at equal angles to form a more even curve.
A Box Window is a bay window with its 3 arms at right angles. Box windows have Modern or Contemporary written all over it and is an integral part of these architectural styles.