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Windows are openings in a structure, that are purposely made to let light, air, and sound, come inside the house or building. The term window came from the Middle English word "windowe" which, on the other hand, came from the Old Norse term "vindauga" (vindr --- wind, auga --- eye), when combined; wind eye. It is usually kept intact by frames. It is made out of different materials such as wood, plastic, and metal. Common windows have glasses that are supported by the frames.
There are certain windows in San Francisco that offer state of the art lock systems, with this technology, one can secure a safe sleep at night. Windows that can be closed can also reduce the noise as the wind howls, unlike those without screens or doors. Windows can give a lot of benefits to people.
The discovery of window goes back to the early stages of human development. Early windows were only made out of holes, and then came the ones with shutters. The invention of windows with shutters or doors was followed by several kinds of windows. Some have circular shapes, some have screens, some have two doors, and some even have colored glasses as glazers.
Windows like what the Saint Mary's Cathedral (Yangon, Myanmar) has are stained and have artistic images in it. One can customize his or her window to his or her preference. Some companies and shops offer a variety of designs and styles of windows to set a theme for one's house.
There are many cities and countries that have unique windows; a San Francisco window would be a good example of such. There are a lot of windows in San Francisco that have exceptional designs, due to the fact that architectures here have a Victorian theme.
There are several window shops in San Francisco. Window replacement is one of their best assets. Architects here are very creative, which enables them to think and create brilliant ideas for a window design.
A San Francisco window can be a refresher to one's soul. The country is surrounded by bodies of water, which makes the view a lot better and relieving. Indeed, windows have so much potential than how people see them.
