why skylights?

At All About Skylights, we often get asked, "Why skylights?" Well, the answer is simple. Skylights provide an array of benefits, especially in commercial infrastructure. Not only do they add a unique architectural touch to any building design, but they also help to brighten indoor spaces with natural daylight, reducing building energy costs. 

• Energy from above is free, and as Americans continue to focus on renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and natural gas, it's important not to forget the power of Energy Efficiency savings, which can significantly reduce overall energy consumption.
• While many American's believe solar, wind and natural gas are most important to our energy future, many do not realize how important Energy Efficiency savings can be. Lowering energy costs in commercial and industrial buildings will have a powerful effect at reducing overarching energy consumption.
• According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2018, electrical lighting accounted for 8% of total energy costs in the commercial and residential sectors. The more skylights, the less need for indoor lights during daylight hours, significantly reducing the costs of building energy consumption.
• LAMILUX achieves energy efficiencies with their skylights by employing heat-insulating glazing and movable sun protection, alongside prioritizing external shading solutions for optimal thermal insulation in both summer and winter.
• In addition, VELUX Modular Skylights offer a venting solution which helps regulate air temperature by releasing hot air that naturally accumulates at the top of a building. This release of hot air allows air conditioning systems to operate more efficiently, further reducing total building energy costs. 
• There are also numerous  studies showing that employees productivity actually improves when their working space includes day-lit environments.