In architecture, a clerestory (/ ˈklɪərstɔːri / KLEER-stor-ee; lit. 'clear storey', also clearstory, clearstorey, or overstorey; from Old French cler estor) is a high section of wall that contains windows above eye-level. Its purpose is to admit light, fresh air, or both.

2020年9月16日 · Clerestory windows are the ones located above eye level, usually installed to increase the light that enters the room, to assist with air circulation, or both. They are especially useful in instances where trees or landscaping are blocking sunlight from …

2023年8月14日 · Clerestory windows, set high on the walls, brighten up interior spaces by allowing light to flood in. Spreading across the entire room, the natural light creates an open and airy atmosphere that reduces the need for overhead, artificial lighting.

2023年8月16日 · Due to this control of natural light, along with natural warming, ventilation, and many more effects, clerestory windows are an important part of contemporary low-energy buildings and are...

2019年7月11日 · A clerestory window is a large window or series of small windows along the top of a structure's wall, usually at or near the roof line. Clerestory windows are a type of "fenestration" or glass window placement found in both residential and commercial construction.

2024年8月16日 · Clerestory windows supplement any traditional windows within a space to amplify the flow of natural light into a room. Resmondo explains how these windows are useful in situations where the exterior view is not ideal, but natural lighting is highly desired by the client.

2022年11月9日 · A clerestory window is a vertical row of windows at the top of a wall, above eye level. Some designs sit higher than the roof of their home. The purpose is to illuminate a space without impacting privacy. More common in modern homes, these windows help provide heat in colder climates.

2023年12月26日 · Clerestory windows (pronounced “clear-story”) are fixed windows used on vaulted walls. They sit above eye level, situated just below the roof line. They come in a variety of sizes, and are used to brighten the room with natural, ambient light.

2023年1月13日 · Pronounced clear story, this type of window is installed as a row of panes, usually fixed high above eye level on a wall. Clerestory windows are desirable in home design because they let in plenty of natural light.

2023年1月31日 · Clerestory windows (pronounced "clear-story") are located above eye level in order to allow more natural light into the space. They are typically placed right below the roofline at the top of the wall or sit above the roofline or overhang if part of the roof is elevated.