Awning window
opening
Preview at 1/4" = 1'-0" scale
About
Top-hinged, opens outward from the bottom. Drawn with a triangular indicator at the top rail. Common above kitchen counters and in bathrooms.
Specifications
| Default size | 3' wide × 0.5' deep × 2' high |
|---|---|
| Elevation off floor | 4.5' |
| Drafting standard | AGS §Window Types — Awning |
| 3D-ready | Yes |
Variants
- Narrow 2'×2' 2' × 0.5'
- Standard 3'×2' 3' × 0.5'
- Wide 4'×2' 4' × 0.5'
Interaction in plans
- Hover for tooltip
- Click for details
- Drag to relocate
- Swap to another symbol
- Rotate (0/90/180/270)
Swappable with: Window, Casement window, Fixed (picture) window.
Codes & best practices
TypicalTypically applies
Natural light in habitable rooms
IRC R303.1 · ICC
Habitable rooms must have aggregate glazing area of not less than 8% of the floor area, with at least half of that area operable for ventila…