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Prism Glass Windows Making a Comeback

Posted by timothy on from the thinly-veiled-ix dept.

Steve Daley writes "Prism window glass like Luxfer was big back in the 19th century, but now it seems to be making a high-tech comeback in Japan, where several companies are commercializing similar technology that gets enough natural light into factories and offices to do away with electric lighting. It's easy on the pocket and the planet."

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  1. Bonus by steveo777 · · Score: 4, Funny

    This should cut back significantly on the amount of vampire activity in dark, corporate areas.

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  2. Wow! by Bogtha · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ladies and gentlemen, I give you a world first! A Slashdot post that praises windows!

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  3. Re:This has been around for years by Garridan · · Score: 3, Funny

    Nothing new here, move along... ... hence the title: "Prism Glass Windows Making a Comeback"