Daylighting is the practice of placing windows or other openings and reflective surfaces so that during the day natural light provides effective internal lighting.
Light emanating from the sky
a window in a roof to admit daylight
Skylight is a play by British dramatist David Hare. It opened at the Royal National Theatre, Cottesloe, directed by Richard Eyre, in 1995. The production then moved to the Wyndham's Theatre for a short run from 13 February 1996, after winning the Laurence Olivier Award for the 1995 season.
A window installed in a roof or ceiling
darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft)
the failure of electric power for a general region
A period when all lights must be turned out or covered to prevent them being seen by the enemy during an air raid
Dark curtains put up in windows to cover lights during an air raid
A failure of electrical power supply
a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting
The blinds are forced bets posted by players to the left of the dealer button in flop-style poker games. The number of blinds is usually two, but can be one or three.
Deprive (someone) of understanding, judgment, or perception
Confuse or overawe someone with something difficult to understand
Cause (someone) to be unable to see, permanently or temporarily
A window blind is a type of window covering which is made with slats of fabric, wood, plastic or metal that adjust by rotating from an open position to a closed position by allowing slats to overlap. A roller blind does not have slats but comprises a single piece of material.
Velux DKC-1025-2222 White 22-1/2" x 22-1/2" Manually Operated Blackout Skylight Blinds
Manually Operated Blackout Skylight BlindsThe blackout blind can convert day into night excluding even the brightest sunlight, which makes it perfect for rooms that require total room darkening such as bedrooms or TV/entertainment rooms. Perfect for afternoon siestas and light summer nights. If you choose a VELUX blackout blind, you will enjoy total blackout plus optimal heat protection. The blackout blind has an energy efficient aluminum coating on the exterior side that acts as a heat barrier, increasing energy efficiency up to 20%Color - white with thermo coating (color 1025)Glare control - eliminates direct sunlight to significantly reduce or eliminate glare on your TV or computer screen, which increases the versatility of the room.For Use with QPF Series Fixed 2222 SkylightsCompatible Only with Skylight Models Produced After January 2010
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Skylight
View of a skylight (from the ground) at the National Library building in Victoria Street in Singapore. The skylight is over ten floors above the ground. Only one of the lighter colored shapes is the actual skylight. The rest are reflections on the internal glass windows of the building.
Joint winner of the monthly challenge (Urban Exploration, Jul 08) of the Singapore Flickr Meetup group.
Skylights in Russel Union
In this picture are a few of the skylights that are located in Russel Union. These are great ways to maximize a buildings natural lighting. Since the windows are on the ceiling, sunlight is easily transferred throughout the building. They also help save energy by allowing heat to flow through them from the sun.
skylight blinds blackout
Solar Blackout Skylight BlindsThe blackout blind can convert day into night excluding even the brightest sunlight, which makes it perfect for rooms that require total room darkening such as bedrooms or TV/entertainment rooms. Perfect for afternoon siestas and light summer nights. If you choose a VELUX blackout blind, you will enjoy total blackout plus optimal heat protection. The blackout blind has an energy efficient aluminum coating on the exterior side that acts as a heat barrier, increasing energy efficiency up to 20%Color - white with thermo coating (color 1025)Glare control - eliminates direct sunlight to significantly reduce or eliminate glare on your TV or computer screen, which increases the versatility of the room.Solar-powered automatic electric blinds.For Use with FS Series Fixed S06 SkylightsCompatible Only with Skylight Models Produced After January 2010