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Light shelves

Scope note

Shelflike passive solar devices usually set near the ceiling projecting from either the interior or exterior of windows to allow daylight or direct sunlight to bounce deep into buildings without glare or strong modulation, to enhance interior lighting conditions.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000247685

Broader Terms used

<window components>

Term used for

shelves, light

Equivalent Terms used

light shelf

Created

13yrs ago

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