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Solar glass roofing technology is the newest product role out by Elon Musk  and his company Solarcity that will work in conjunction with Tesla's Powerwall system . The glass tile shingles are efficient, durable, and can be custom designed to work in harsh snow condition climates with built in defrosters that can be embedded into the glass. Solar glass tiles can also incorporate heating elements, like rear defroster on a car, to clear roof of snow and keep generating energy — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 29, 2016 Solar roof glass tile vs. conventional roof tile pic.twitter.com/AnGWJ07jub — Tesla (@TeslaMotors) October 29, 2016 Another great feature because the tiles are glass they can look opaque at the human angle of view at ground level, but at bird's-eye view they become translucent to allow embedded solar panels to absorb the suns rays. Related Articles: Tesla unveils home battery Tesla model 3 Gigafactory Elon Musk

Traditional Japanese lattice partition were hand crafted wood screens that provided beautiful window or door dividers for Japanese architecture. Many traditional sliding partition walls are also made using shoji paper on a wooden frame to provide a translucent screen between rooms. Craftsmanship - "Kumiko" woodwork technique 1. Origin and History: Traditional Craft: Kumiko is an ancient Japanese craft that dates back to the Asuka period (592-710 AD). It has been passed down through generations of craftsmen, evolving and refining over the centuries. 2. Technique: Precision Cutting: Kumiko involves the precise cutting and interweaving of thin wooden pieces, usually employing a variety of joints, including the mortise-and-tenon joint. These pieces are often only a few millimeters wide, requiring exceptional skill and precision from the craftsmen. Geometric Patterns: Kumiko patterns are geometric and can range from simple squares and rectangles to more co