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natural light opening

[/ˈnætʃərəl laɪt ˈoʊpənɪŋ/]
nounpl: natural light openings
abertura de luz natural
1. An opening in a building structure (window, skylight, or similar feature) that allows natural daylight to enter an interior space
The architect designed multiple natural light openings to reduce the need for artificial lighting.
O arquiteto projetou múltiplas aberturas de luz natural para reduzir a necessidade de iluminação artificial.
2. In architecture and building codes, a required window or opening that provides ventilation and illumination to an interior room
Building regulations require at least one natural light opening in every bedroom.
Os regulamentos de construção exigem pelo menos uma abertura de luz natural em cada quarto.
Synonyms
window openingdaylight openingfenestrationlight well
Antonyms
artificial lightingenclosed spacewindowless room

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abertura de luz natural
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
vão de iluminação natural
Alternative technical term used in construction
Portugal
abertura para luz natural
More descriptive phrasing common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring in natural light
maximize natural light
daylighting strategy
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