vindustype

Vindustype is a term used primarily in architectural and construction contexts to denote a specific window type or category within a building’s fenestration system. The word is formed from vindu, vindu-, or related terms for "window" in several Scandinavian languages, combined with the English word "type," and appears in regional catalogs, specifications, and technical documents.

In practice, vindustype helps specifiers and manufacturers classify windows by design, operation, or material. Common distinctions associated with vindustype include style (such as casement, sash, fixed, or tilt-and-turn), method of actuation (manual versus mechanical or electric), and frame or glazing materials (wood, aluminum, uPVC). In modern construction workflows, vindustype metadata is often used in building information modeling (BIM) datasets and procurement catalogs to facilitate search, comparison, and compatibility planning with frames, hardware, and glazing.

The term is most widely encountered in regional contexts where Scandinavian languages influence architectural terminology. Outside these contexts, vindustype may be encountered in niche catalogs or as a generic placeholder for a window-type classification. It is not considered a universal standard in international architectural vocabulary, and its precise meaning can vary by project, region, or vendor.

See also fenestration, window type, architectural cataloging, and building information modeling.