glass roofs

See-through overhead coverings

Glass roofs are ceilings made largely or entirely of glass, allowing natural light to flood interior spaces.

Found in greenhouses, atriums, and conservatories, they create bright, open environments.

The phrase also appears in discussions of workplace discrimination: a glass roof functions like a glass ceiling, an invisible barrier limiting advancement for certain groups.

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atrium · greenhouse · greenhouse effect · transparent · sunlight · panes · glazing · Victorian · Victorian architecture · orangery · wrought iron · canopy · solarium · overhead · lattice · dappled light · condensation · botanical gardens

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G