Dormer

Window projecting from sloped roof.

Overview

Dormers, made with wood and glass, add light and space to attics.

Core Characteristics

• Projects from roof.
• Functional light source.
• Residential prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Anne Hathaway’s Cottage (UK, 16th century, dormer windows).
• Colonial Houses (USA, 18th century, dormers).

Architectural Connections

• Vernacular: Functional focus.
• Residential: Homes.
• Vernacular: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Popular in vernacular architecture, it enhances attic usability.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Roofing (technique), Functionalism (theory), Window (element), Colonial Architecture (movement)