OTS is the short form of Open To Sky. It is the portion of a house that does not have a roof. It is provided to bring natural lights to the interior space. OTS is covered by glass so rain does not fall in the interior space. It is covered by fiberglass or some other translucent material.
Sometimes a big interior space in the house does not have windows due to some restrictions. In this case, OTS is provided to bring natural light and fresh air.
OTS word is used in the architectural drawing to indicate that a certain area is not covered from the top or does not have any slab or roof.
Advantages of OTS in a House
- It brings natural light into the house.
- It also brings fresh air into the house.
- It gives a different look to the home.
- It removes suffocation from the house.