hypaethral

An architectural term referring to a building or part of a building that is roofless, open to the sky.

• 🇩🇪Architektur: ein Gebäude oder Gebäudeteil ohne Dach, dem Himmel offen; auch allgemeiner: unter freiem Himmel, nicht überdacht.

1. Open to the sky C2 formal

   Describes a building or structure that is partly or entirely open to the sky, often referring to ancient temples or courtyards.

   • The hypaethral temple allowed sunlight to illuminate the inner sanctuary.
   • Ancient Greek architects designed hypaethral spaces for religious ceremonies.
   • The courtyard was hypaethral, with no roof covering the central area.

   🇩🇪Dem Himmel offen

   Synonyme: open-airrooflessuncovered

   Antonyme: coveredenclosedroofed