skylight
Roof-mounted window pane
A skylight is a window set into a roof or ceiling, allowing natural light to enter from above.
Skylights brighten interior spaces that lack wall windows: The bathroom has no windows, just a skylight.
They may be fixed or operable for ventilation.
Sheet of glass
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- double-glazedHaving two glass layers
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
- laminatedBonded between protective layers
tinted · frosted · acrylic · polycarbonate · shatterproof · insulated · frame · sash
Elevated fenestrated church wall
- dormerProjecting rooftop window structure
- fenestrationPlacement of openings
- glazingGlossy protective coating
- transomCrossbar above a door
lantern · atrium · gable · eaves · mullion · lintel · vault · facade
Airborne water masses
- starsLuminous celestial bodies
- moonNatural planetary satellite
- treetopsUppermost forest branches
- rainWater dropping from clouds
snow · weather · stargazing · birdwatching · sunrise · sunset · overhead · celestial
Movement of atmosphere
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- circulationMovement through a system
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- operableFit for service
hinged · pivoting · exhaust · fresh air · draft · cooling · humidity control · motorized
Repeated brief illumination
- shinglesOverlapping roof cladding
- raftersSloped roof beams
- trussesTriangulated load-bearing frames
- guttersRooftop water channels
insulation · underlayment · soffit · fascia · pitch · decking · waterproofing · ridge
Shaft of daylight
- illuminationProvision of light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- sunshineDirect rays from above
- solar gainHeat acquired from sunlight
pane
Sheet of glass
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- double-glazedHaving two glass layers
- temperedStrengthened through heat treatment
laminated · tinted · frosted · acrylic · polycarbonate · shatterproof · insulated · frame · sash · gasket
clerestory
Elevated fenestrated church wall
- dormerProjecting rooftop window structure
- fenestrationPlacement of openings
- glazingGlossy protective coating
transom · lantern · atrium · gable · eaves · mullion · lintel · vault · facade · cornice
clouds
Airborne water masses
rain · snow · weather · stargazing · birdwatching · sunrise · sunset · overhead · celestial
airflow
Movement of atmosphere
- breezeLight, gentle air movement
- circulationMovement through a system
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
operable · hinged · pivoting · exhaust · fresh air · draft · cooling · humidity control · motorized · crank
flashing
Repeated brief illumination
gutters · insulation · underlayment · soffit · fascia · pitch · decking · waterproofing · ridge · joists
sunbeam
Shaft of daylight
- illuminationProvision of light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- sunshineDirect rays from above
solar gain · dawn · dusk
- atticrafters, attic room, joists, eaves, exposed beams
- luxury interiorschandelier, chandeliers, marble floors, hardwood floors, crown molding
- Architectural Featuresdome, Gothic arch, lancet, cupola, rose window
- building technologysmart building, green building, prefab construction, steel frame, reinforced concrete
- ceilingsceiling tiles, ceiling tile, ceiling panel, ceiling panels, drop ceiling
- museum architectureatrium, entrance hall, exhibition hall, exhibition spaces, facade
skylightartificial light
Non-solar brightness source
electric light · lamp · fluorescent lighting · incandescent bulb · chandelier