why skylights?

The question we get asked all the time-- "Why skylights?" The simple truth is, they just make sense. There are so many benefits to adding skylights into architectural designs, especially in commercial infrastructure.  Here are a few of the main reasons why we stand so firmly behind our mission to bring as many skylights as possible to the commercial building industry.

• The more skylights, the more natural daylight brightens indoor spaces, lowering building energy costs. Energy from above is free.
• 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.
• 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.