Jalousie window

For the tango song, see Jalousie 'Tango Tzigane'. For the song by Priscilla, see Jalousie (Priscilla song).
"Louvre window" redirects here. For window louvres, see Louvre (window).
Glass jalousie window and storm door, common on mid-20th-century homes in warm climates.
Wooden jalousies were chosen in 1946 by Ian Fleming for his Jamaica estate, Goldeneye
Glass jalousies viewed from outside.
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A jalousie window (UK: /ˈdʒælʊziː/, US: /ˈdʒæləsiː/), louvred window (Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, United Kingdom), jalousie, or jalosy[1] is a window composed of parallel glass, acrylic, or wooden louvres set in a frame. The louvres are joined onto a track so that they may be tilted open and shut in unison to control airflow, usually by turning a crank.

  1. ^ "Jalosy Windows: An Elegant Addition to Your Home". Doorwin. 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2023. Jalosy windows, also known as jalousie windows, have a distinct charm that sets them apart from other window types. Originating in French-speaking regions, these windows gained popularity across Europe and the United States during the mid-20th century.