Specialty Services of New England is a New Hampshire company that emphasizes inspiring design and meticulous attention to detail in every project it undertakes. With windows and window treatments an area of focus, Specialty Services of New England serves a broad commercial construction market.
One of the popular nontraditional window options that can provide significant additional natural light is the clerestory window. These windows are located at or near the ceiling of a room and have their origins in churches, in which windows significantly higher than eye level were incorporated as a way of bringing light into tall stone buildings that would otherwise have been dark and musty.
Today, clerestory windows are manufactured for a diverse range of home and office settings, with an emphasis on designs that help retain privacy in a way not possible with lower windows. In addition to providing indirect sunlight and passive cooling, they can be used to create controlled breezes. One example is within a kitchen, where a openable clerestory window on either side of the cooking area can provide cross-ventilation that will clear out cooking smells and ensure adequate light on overcast days.
