Why Do Most Front Doors Open Inward?
By Simple Things - Surprising Histories
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The inward-swinging door is a common, everyday design choice with a rich, hidden history of security and survival. In this video, we explain why exterior doors almost always open inward using real historical facts, security concepts, and architectural engineering. Why Do Doors Usually Open Inward? The Hidden History Explained | Simple Things Surprising Histories This documentary-style episode from Simple Things Surprising Histories covers the complete history and engineering behind the standard inward-swinging door, from ancient home security tactics to modern global building codes. Topics covered in this video: • Why almost all exterior residential doors swing inward • How exterior hinge pins create a major home security flaw • Why opening outward makes houses highly vulnerable to burglars • How extreme weather and severe snowstorms influence door design • The spatial etiquette of narrow apartment hallways and busy city sidewalks • Why public buildings, schools, and commercial door
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