heat-absorbing glass
1Heat Absorbing Window Glass — A type of window glass that contains special tints that cause the window to absorb as much as 45% of incoming solar energy, to reduce heat gain in an interior space. Part of the absorbed heat will continue to be passed through the window by… …
2Glass — This article is about the material. For other uses, see Glass (disambiguation). Moldavite, a natural glass formed by meteorite impact, from Besednice, Bohemia …
3Glass casting — is the process by which cast glass objects, either functional or artistic, are produced by allowing molten glass to solidify in a mould (a process called casting). This technique has been used since the Egyptian period. Modern cast glass is… …
4Spontaneous glass breakage — is a phenomenon by which toughened glass (or tempered) may spontaneously break without any apparent reason. The most common causes are::* Minor damage during installation such as nicked or chipped edges which later develop into larger breaks:*… …
5Smart glass — or switchable glass, also called smart windows or switchable windows in its application to windows or skylights, refers to electrically switchable glass or glazing which changes light transmission properties when voltage is applied.Certain types… …
6Slide projector — A slide projector is an opto mechanical device to view photographic slides. It has four main elements: a fan cooled electric light bulb or other light source, a reflector and condensing lens to direct the light to the slide, a holder for the… …
7ferrousoxide — ferrous oxide n. A black powder, FeO, used in the manufacture of steel, green heat absorbing glass, and enamels. * * * …
8building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …
9Glaspaleis — Infobox Modern building caption=The present Glaspaleis as seen from the market square ( Bongerd ). name=Glaspaleis location town=Heerlen location country=The Netherlands architect=Frits Peutz client=Peter Schunck Schunck construction start… …
10Solar updraft tower — This article is about a type of power plant. For other uses, see Solar tower (disambiguation). Schematic presentation of a Solar updraft tower The solar updraft tower is a renewable energy power plant. It combines the chimney effect, the… …
