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Why don't we use awnings anymore (2022)

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413 points samclemens | 1 comments | 15 Oct 24 22:11 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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pistoleer ◴[16 Oct 24 07:10 UTC] No.41856374[source]▶
It surprises me to read about "fixed metal frame" awnings. You don't _have_ to make that trade off.

In the Netherlands a lot of houses have electrically retractable awnings (or even just mechanically windable by hand), especially above the giant windows facing the back yard.

During winter and bad weather, we retract the awning. When it's too sunny, we deploy it.

typical row house layout with big windows on both sides: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doorzonwoning

retractable awning: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zonnescherm

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otikik ◴[16 Oct 24 11:36 UTC] No.41857924[source]▶
Would you be surprised to learn that in Spain almost all windows have built-in blinds?

https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persiana

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gacklecackle ◴[16 Oct 24 12:09 UTC] No.41858142[source]▶
* "almost all" or just "most"
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1. oersted ◴[16 Oct 24 13:34 UTC] No.41858884[source]▶
"almost all" is correct, they are nearly universal. At least for residential windows, maybe not in offices.