What is the projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latticework, which gives privacy while letting air flow, called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Mashrabiya
- Step 1: The mashrabiya is a type of projecting oriel window enclosed with carved wood latticework, located on the upper floors of a building. Answer: Mashrabiya. The screen allows the cool air from the street to flow through, and one of its major purposes is privacy. Why not the others: Gothic clerestory: It is a different architectural feature, not the latticed oriel window. Flying buttress: It is a different architectural feature, not the latticed oriel window. Doric peristyle: It is a different architectural feature, not the latticed oriel window.
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