Which term refers to a high row of windows near the roof that admit light into the interior?

• A. Clearstory
• B. Dormer
• C. Oriel
• D. Bay window

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is a row of windows placed high on the wall to bring daylight into a space while keeping the lower wall free for furnishings and activities. That feature is called a clerestory window. It sits above eye level near the roofline, allowing light to penetrate deeper into the interior without sacrificing wall space or privacy. The term clearstory is a variant spelling you might see, but the concept remains the same: a high-rplaced row of windows that admits light from above.

This differs from dormers, which are individual windows set into a sloped roof and create a small vertical projection; oriel windows, which project outward from the wall on an upper floor and are supported by corbels; and bay windows, which also project outward but create a rounded or angular protrusion that forms a bay inside the room.