INDDW501-DESIGNING WINDOWS
Introduction
✓ Definition of Window:
A window is a vented barrier provided in a wall opening to admit light and air into the structure and also to give outside view.
✓ Purposes of windows
− Windows increases the beauty appearance of building.
− Admission of light and air (ventilation)
− Windows are often arranged also for the purposes of architectural decoration.
− To give outside view
✓ Selection Criteria for Windows design Selection of suitable window in a particular place should be dependent of following factors.
− Location of room
− Size of room
− Direction of wind
− Climatic conditions
− Utility of room
− Architectural point of view