The window in the building tradition of the sub humid tropic

The window is one of the most important elements in architecture. It has a complex character and fulfills multiple functions but it is a privileged device to connect the interior with the exterior. Architecture is frequently defined as an artificially delimitate space. These limits can be relative or absolute, depending on the environmental conditions. Some of these conditions are vital to human beings and require controlled elements. The window fulfills this role. The window, of the building tradition in Colima, suits this wide architectural description, and its function as a climatic control element in a hot and humid climate is outstanding