They eliminate the need for window shades and reduce the amount of air conditioning equipment needed.

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The staff is still getting acquainted with the new space and discovering the best ways to manage power, such as identifying the most efficient times to open and close the window shades.

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Expect the mod cons -- fully flat seats in biz and first, video on demand, power plugs and iDevice ports and new features such as sound-insulating curtains and cool automatic window shades in first class.

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And they can take advantage of wood fold-down airline-like tray tables, a large center console that includes a closed storage compartment and side window shades should they feel the need to get some work accomplished while en route.

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"Skyline" gliding fabric panels, made by window-shades manufacturer Hunter Douglas Inc.

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One such session gave rise to a Pella innovation this year: between-the-glass cordless blinds and shades (window and patio-door treatments tucked between panes of glass and away from dust and yanks from kids).

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The couple sat in silhouette, framed by a large picture window, while the setting sun turned the background shades of yellow, orange, magenta and deep purple.

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The owner had window film applied, followed by white "sheer-weave" motorized solar shades to filter light but leave the view intact.

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Rebel yeller Phillip Phillips threw Tommy Hilfiger's recommendation to wear any color but gray out the window (into a gray and soul-deadening sky) and proceeded to wear two shades of gray for his cover of "Movin' Out" -- because to not wear gray would compromise Phillip Phillips' integrity.

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