An open gable end means that the elevated roof portion is finished with glass or another material allowing full visibility through that area. The porch above has an open gable end.
Depending on the configuration of you room and what will work with the back of your home, you may be able to add transom windows as you see above.
The important thing is to work with a qualified and very experienced builder. With any room addition to your Chicagoland home, there are local codes that must be met in addition to all the design configurations.
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