fenestration

noun

Meaning

The arrangement, proportion, and design of windows and doors in a building's facade.

Examples

The modern museum features a complex fenestration that creates a striking pattern of light and shadow on the interior walls.
Historical preservationists argued that the original fenestration of the Victorian house should be maintained during the renovation.

Synonyms: window placement, window layout, aperture design, fenestration

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fenestration

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌfɛnɪˈstreɪʃən/

Definition

The arrangement, proportion, and design of windows and doors in a building's facade.

Examples

The modern museum features a complex fenestration that creates a striking pattern of light and shadow on the interior walls.
Historical preservationists argued that the original fenestration of the Victorian house should be maintained during the renovation.
The building's poor fenestration makes the interior feel dark and cramped despite its large floor plan.

Synonyms of fenestration

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