Light well

light well

[′līt ‚wel] (architecture) A shaft within a building that is open to the outside at the top to admit daylight and fresh air through windows set into the sides of the shaft.

Light well

A small courtyard commonly placed in large buildings to admit daylight into interior areas not exposed to an open view.

light well

A shaft within a building, open to the outer air at the top, used to admit daylight and air through windows opening onto the shaft.