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daylight opening

[/ˈdeɪlaɪt ˈoʊpənɪŋ/]
nounpl: daylight openings
abertura para luz natural
1. An opening in a building structure that allows natural daylight to enter, such as a window, skylight, or doorway
The architect designed large daylight openings to reduce energy costs.
O arquiteto projetou grandes aberturas para luz natural para reduzir custos de energia.
2. In construction and engineering, any aperture or gap in a wall, roof, or facade that permits sunlight penetration
Proper daylight openings improve indoor air quality and worker productivity.
As aberturas adequadas para luz natural melhoram a qualidade do ar interior e a produtividade dos trabalhadores.
Synonyms
window openinglight openingnatural light openingaperture
Antonyms
solid wallopaque surfacesealed opening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abertura para luz natural
Most common formal usage
São Paulo
vão de iluminação
Technical/architectural term
Portugal
abertura de iluminação natural
Formal architectural terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

let in daylight
bring daylight in
natural light source
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