Semisheltered
Semisheltered is an adjective used to describe a location or space that is partially protected from weather, wind, or other environmental elements. The term combines semi- (partially) with sheltered (protected).
The word is relatively uncommon in mainstream architectural or meteorological vocabularies and is more often found
In architecture and landscape design, semisheltered areas include courtyards with three sides enclosed, verandas with open
The semisheltered designation implies a balance: more protection than exposed sites, but less than fully sheltered
Because usage is not standardized, the term can be interpreted differently by disciplines, and readers should