Clerestory windows

Modern Home Design Glossary // Clerestory Windows

Robert Reck

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Murray Mckeen

Completed in 2009 in Castle Douglas, United Kingdom. Images by Simon Winstanley Architects. The Houl, , is a contemporary single storey 'long house' which is recessive in the landscape, sustainable in its construction and achieves a 'zero...

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Architecture firm Bryant Alsop, has shared photos of a contemporary renovation and extension of a typical free-standing timber period home in Australia.

What are clerestory windows and why can we see their revival in modern homes? Clerestory windows are often narrow windows placed towards the top of a wall, close to the ceiling or roofline. Clerestory windows can also be shaped to follow a roof line, and in such designs the windows create the perception of a floating roof, and a sense of connection to the sky.

Clerestory windows are making a comeback, but what are they and where did they come from? We'll dive into that as well as look at 12 modern examples of the classic design feature.

A new entryway was created for the home; it’s situated across from a patio that leads to a new garage. Western red cedar with a clear finish unifies the exterior look of the property. Search “entryway” from A Midcentury Modern Renovation Opens Interiors and Admits More Sunlight.

San Francisco based firm MAK Studio, has designed a modern house in Burlingame, California, that features clean lines and dark accents.

designboom magazine on Instagram: "with its long span and clerestory windows, this bioclimatic ‘beach barn’ takes shape in tropical #costarica by #architecture studio @inverseproject 🌴 images @garcialachner find out more on #designboom! #interiordesign"

This photo that Calo took of the central living space is marked by tall ceilings, clerestory windows, and a cold-rolled steel fireplace. Photo 3 of 5 in A Glimpse Into a Remodeled Midcentury Abode in Austin. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.