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(a)
Write the main functional requirements for window in the situation at a residential bathroom in an urban apartment building.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Bathroom windows must be tempered to maintain safety. A protective glaze finish is required on the windows.
For residential bathrooms, a basic window type is appropriate that allows ventilation, and there should be esthetic properties for every situation that includes sliding, single-hung, awning, and hopper type windows.
(b)
Write the main functional requirements for window in the situation at a jail cell.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
In buildings, subject to special security needs, windows, curtain walls, and other glazing may be designed for resistance to the force of explosive blasts.
The window should avoid escape and must not give glass shards that could be used as weapons or suicide instruments by the criminals.
At a jail cell, the fixed windows are suitable because they are least expensive, and air and water leakage are less through this window type due to the lack of operable components.
(c)
Write the main functional requirements for a window in the situation of a display window in a departmental store.
(c)
Explanation of Solution
The window should give clear, undistorted viewing, and must have an adequately maximum thermal resistance to prevent condensation.
Retailers require an effective window display to drive traffic into their stores. The window displays are the most significant marketing tool at the retailer’s disposal. The window display communicates the store’s image with the visual merchandiser.
(d)
Write the main functional requirements for a window in the situation of a teller’s window in a drive-in banking facility.
(d)
Explanation of Solution
To avoid the accidental breakage and injuries, the building codes need glass within the doors and large lights within the windows that are adjacent enough to the floor or doors to be mistaken for open doorways to be made of breakage-resistant material. Also, window must be bullet proof.
For drive-in banking facility, safety and sliding windows are suitable.
(e)
Write the main functional requirements for a window in the situation at a bedroom in Nome, Alaska.
(e)
Explanation of Solution
The windows fitted in bedroom must have very high R–value to save heat and limit condensation. In summer time insect control and ventilation is also significant.
The main importance of the window usage is for daylight and ventilation. Terrace doors are used in this location because it consists of exterior sliding screens and only one opening door that minimizes the air leakage.
(f)
Write the main functional requirements for a window in the situation at a living room in Hilo, Hawaii.
(f)
Explanation of Solution
The key function of the windows fitted in the living room is for natural light, natural ventilation, insect control, and vision. Awning or tilt/turn windows are suitable for a living room. Awning windows are hinged at the side and open outward fully, such that they provide maximum ventilation and natural light. Tilt windows give additional ventilation or access.
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Fundamentals of Building Construction
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