What Is the Meaning of Air Walk?

Abstract art has exploited the term "air walk."

Walking on air is a theme exploited by supernatural comics and abstract art. Commercial concerns have also applied the concept in formulating brand names. "Airwalk" is even the name of a dance. The term "air walk" has a specific concrete meaning in the field of architecture.

Description

An air walk is an aerial corridor that connects two different buildings. It is high enough above the ground to permit the passage of tall objects beneath it. It is usually enclosed, often with a transparent material such as glass. In cold or rainy weather, an air walk enables people to pass from one building to another without going outside.

Synonyms

Skywalk is a synonym for air walk. Air walks are usually a few stories above the ground. When an air walk occurs at a considerably higher elevation, the term "skywalk" effectively describes such a lofty structure. Airway and airbridge also serve as synonyms, but they also have other meanings. For example, an airway is a regular airplane route.

An Australian Adaptation

The Australian province of Tasmania has adapted the air walk to a natural setting. In the Tahune Forest Reserve, a treetop-level, milelong walkway allows tourists to see the forest from a point high above the forest floor.

References

• MSN Encarta: Air Walk
• Dictionary: Air Walk
• Your Dictionary: The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Air Walk
• Buildings in History: New York Museums and Places of Interest
• Tasmania: Tahune Forest AirWalk and Visitor Centre
• Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service: Tahune AirWalk