skyfacing
Skyfacing is the orientation of an object, surface, or approach toward the sky. The term is used in several disciplines to describe a directionally upward focus, distinguishing elements that are exposed to the open sky from those blocked by surrounding structures or terrain.
In architecture and urban design, skyfacing surfaces include skylights, clerestory windows, and roof planes designed to
In landscape, sculpture, or product design, skyfacing can describe the orientation of an installation intended to
In photography and meteorology, the term may describe shots or measurements oriented toward the sky, such as
See also: skylight, daylighting, sky view factor, solar angle.