The folly of naked windows
“Wall-to-wall windows have become a signature of chic urban living, from Minneapolis to Miami. . . . But some residents say the reality can be less glamorous. Their windows often are streaked or spotty, even when washed regularly. The sun fades not just furniture but also kitchen cabinets, wood floors, artwork and even books. While urbanites are used to nearby neighbors, a glass-walled apartment without shades can be akin to being on display in a terrarium, especially at night. And temperatures near the glass can be chilly in the winter and roasting in the summer,” says an article in the Wall Street Journal.
It amazes me that so many people have wanted windows without shades or curtains for so long. Why pay to heat or air-condition a room with bare windows when most of the time, whatever the room is, nobody is in it? It’s wasting energy and pouring money down the drain.
