Alexander’s Pattern Language Cont’d
Make it low and self-contained if there is room for that -- ALCOVES (179); keep the sill low -- LOW SILL (222); put in the exact positions of frames, and mullions, and seats after the window place is framed, according to the view outside -- BUILT-IN SEATS (202), NATURAL DOORS AND WINDOWS (221). And set the window deep into the wall to soften light around the edges -- DEEP REVEALS (223). Under a sloping roof, use DORMER WINDOWS (231) to make this pattern …