Why do you often see a “serrated” roof in (older) industrial buildings instead of a normal roof?

Why do you often see a “serrated” roof in (older) industrial buildings instead of a normal roof?

Asker: Eline, 20 years old

Answer

Such a roof is called a shed roof. This serves to let the daylight in. The short bevel is made of glass and usually faces north to allow daylight to enter, but not direct sunlight.

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Dra. Catherine Quartier

interior architecture: retail design

Why do you often see a “serrated” roof in (older) industrial buildings instead of a normal roof?

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