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Air shafts

Scope note

Use for very small courts that are enclosed within the walls of a building and supply ventilation to windows. Prefer "light courts" for somewhat larger courts supplying significant light as well as ventilation, or courts supplying only light.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004317

Broader Terms used

shafts (spaces)

Equivalent Terms used

air shaft

Created

13yrs ago

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