light shelves

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Scope note
Shelflike passive solar devices usually set near the ceiling projecting from either the interior or exterior of windows to allow daylight or direct sunlight to bounce deep into buildings without glare or strong modulation, to enhance interior lighting conditions.
light shelves
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025