Light

Question 1

Lightwall

Answer 1

Light wall or sky well air shaft
Unroofed space in a large building
Provides light and air
Reduces electric light and

Question 2

Roof monitor

Answer 2

Raised structure Double pitched roofed parallel with main roof
Long side window contains window or louver
Traditional from of ventilation in industries

Question 3

Light shaft

Answer 3

Desgined to scatter natural light in room
With shade by light shelves reducing glare and cool room

Question 4

External reflectors

Answer 4

Device to reflect light into building

Question 5

Atrium

Answer 5

Brings natural light
Offers large more efficient floor area

Question 6

Light duct

Answer 6

Uses opening to bring sunlight from roof into deeper level of building
Heloistic mirrors are employed to track sun and reflect into the shaft

Question 7

Clearstory

Answer 7

Any fenestrated (windowed) wall of rooand that carries higher than the surrounding roof into interior space
In Saracen with exterior wall is far from the interior walls

Question 8

Reflective blinds

Answer 8

Overs protection from sun
Reduces glair from 90-97 percent