louvered window
[/ˈluːvərd ˈwɪndoʊ/]
nounpl: louvered windows
janela com venezianas
1. A window fitted with horizontal slats (louvers) that can be adjusted to control light, ventilation, and privacy
The louvered window in the bathroom allows for air circulation while maintaining privacy.
A janela com venezianas no banheiro permite circulação de ar mantendo a privacidade.
2. A window design featuring fixed or movable angled slats arranged in a series
The louvered windows in the tropical house provide excellent ventilation in hot climates.
As janelas com venezianas na casa tropical proporcionam excelente ventilação em climas quentes.
Louvered windows are particularly popular in tropical and subtropical regions like Brazil, where they provide essential ventilation while protecting from direct sun and maintaining privacy. In the United States, they are common in coastal areas and warm climates. The design has historical significance in colonial architecture and continues to be valued in modern sustainable building practices.
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