
In architecture, what does the term 'fenestration' refer to on a building façade?
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Get StartedIn architecture, what does the term 'fenestration' refer to on a building façade?
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- The arrangement and design of windows and openings
- Exterior decorative stonework patterns
- The roof drainage and gutter system
- The internal floor plan and room layout
Correct answer: The arrangement and design of windows and openings
Explanation: Fenestration is the arrangement, proportion and design of windows and other openings on a façade. For example, many 15th-century Renaissance palaces increased fenestration to admit more daylight.
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