skylights
Windows facing up
Skylights are windows set into a roof or ceiling, allowing natural light to enter from above.
They brighten interior spaces that lack wall windows—hallways, bathrooms, attic rooms.
Some skylights open for ventilation.
The term occasionally extends to similar openings in vehicles or aircraft: The cabin had a small skylight.
Glossy protective coating
- fenestrationPlacement of openings
- dormerProjecting rooftop window structure
- clerestoryElevated fenestrated church wall
- atriumRoofed central hall
daylighting · pitched roof · flat roof · flashing · building codes · weatherproofing · installation · framing
Having cylinder form
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- pyramidPointed polyhedral solid
- curvedSmoothly bent, not angular
- residentialRelating to housing
commercial · acrylic · polycarbonate · tempered glass · laminated · double-pane · energy efficient · blinds
Allowing unintended escape
- sealingMaking impermeable
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- repairsRestorative maintenance work
weatherstripping · caulking · cracking · fogging · condensation · debris · snow load · hail damage
Degree of light emitted
- solar gainHeat acquired from sunlight
- shadowsDark areas from blocked light
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
frosted · luminosity · sunrise · sunset · sun path · exposure · radiance · illuminance
Fit for service
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- fresh airUnenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- circulationMovement through a system
motorized · rain sensor · humidity control · passive cooling · exhaust · temperature regulation · condensation · climate control
glazing
Glossy protective coating
- fenestrationPlacement of openings
- dormerProjecting rooftop window structure
- clerestoryElevated fenestrated church wall
atrium · daylighting · pitched roof · flat roof · flashing · building codes · weatherproofing · installation · framing · shaft
tubular
Having cylinder form
residential · commercial · acrylic · polycarbonate · tempered glass · laminated · double-pane · energy efficient · blinds · shades
leaking
Allowing unintended escape
- sealingMaking impermeable
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- replacementWhat takes another's place
repairs · weatherstripping · caulking · cracking · fogging · condensation · debris · snow load · hail damage · inspection
brightness
Degree of light emitted
- solar gainHeat acquired from sunlight
- shadowsDark areas from blocked light
- glareFierce stare or brightness
tinted · frosted · luminosity · sunrise · sunset · sun path · exposure · radiance · illuminance
operable
Fit for service
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- fresh airUnenclosed outdoor atmosphere
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
circulation · motorized · rain sensor · humidity control · passive cooling · exhaust · temperature regulation · condensation · climate control · breeze
- Home selling pointscurb appeal, first impression, showstopper, visual impact, panoramic view
- bank architecturebank vaults, marble floors, grand halls, vaults, lobbies
- ceilingsceiling tiles, ceiling tile, ceiling panel, ceiling panels, drop ceiling
- Glass Architectureglass walls, glass facades, glass towers, curtain walls, glass panels
- Green Homesearthship, off-grid cabin, cob house, green building, eco-friendly materials
- museum architectureatrium, entrance hall, exhibition hall, exhibition spaces, facade
skylightsdark rooms
Unlit photography workspaces
enclosed spaces · bunkers · cellars · dungeons · caves
skylightselectric lights
Current-powered illumination fixtures
artificial lighting · fluorescent lights · recessed lighting · lamps · basement