The Fokuang Temple, one of the oldest still existing structures, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618 - 906). By the time it was built straight latticed windows had become the most popular style.
由現存傳統建築上觀察，唐朝的佛光寺是歷史最久的，寺內大殿門的兩側皆為直櫺窗，到了宋朝仍以直櫺窗為多。