- A skylight works by letting in extra light. It is a window on the ceiling that pierces the roof and opens it to the sun. A skylight brightens up any room. It creates a sense of space and airiness. A skylight can work with regular windows or add light to an interior space.
- The skylight can be an important architectural element. Different kinds of skylights achieve varying effects. A box-like arrangement of windows can project like a turret. A miniature glass or plastic dome can add a modern touch. A skylight may even be single large pane of glass angled across the ceiling. Large expanses of glass or plastic create the impression of no ceiling at all.
- Change the environment by using a skylight in creative ways. Colored glass or plastic can change the mood of a space. Deeper hues can temper the heat of the sun. Special materials screen out ultraviolet rays and help keep temperatures stable throughout the year. Multicolored sections create visually dynamic patterns. A skylight can be a canvas of light.
