Facade / High-level glazing
Clerestory
/ˈklɪər.stɔːr.i/noun
From clear and storey: a lit upper level.
Definition
An upper wall containing a band of windows above adjacent roofs or above eye level, bringing daylight deep into an interior.
Fig. 32 — Clerestory: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
Illustrative study — Clerestory · AI-generatedSAMPLE IMAGE
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Structural & construction notes
Clerestories admit light without loss of privacy and can drive stack ventilation. Orientation and shading control glare and solar gain.
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