Laylight

As an element of architecture, a laylight is a glazed panel usually set flush with the ceiling for the purpose of admitting natural or artificial light.[1] Laylights typically utilize stained glass or lenses in their glazing.[2][3] A laylight differs from a glazed (or closed) skylight in that a skylight functions as a roof window or aperture, while a laylight is flush with the ceiling of an interior space.[4][5] When paired with a roof lantern or skylight on a sloped roof, a laylight functions as an interior light diffuser.[6] Before the advent of electric lighting, laylights allowed transmission of light between floors in larger buildings, and were not always paired with skylights.[7]

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References

  1. ^ "Definition of LAYLIGHT". www.merriam-webster.com.
  2. ^ "Single Laylight Combines Natural, Artificial Light in Seating Area". Athletic Business. June 9, 2016.
  3. ^ "Library's Historic Laylight Removed for Restoration". John Jermain Memorial Library. March 30, 2012. Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Maguire, Harry. "What Is the Difference Between Skylights, Veluxes, and Roof Windows?". Information Blog Post. First Class Roofing Service.
  5. ^ "The future is bright". December 3, 2015.
  6. ^ "Sloped Glazing | WBDG - Whole Building Design Guide". www.wbdg.org. Archived from the original on 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  7. ^ John Kelly (2017-03-25). "Answer Man sheds some light on curious glass panels at the U.S. Capitol". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 1330888409.


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