The history of using skylights in architecture

The evidence shows that the history of using skylights reaches the ancient and early civilizations of Egypt and Rome, and it also has a long history in Iranian architecture. At that time, skylights were mostly used as skylights for light transmission and sometimes for air conditioning, and they covered all or part of the roof of the building in question.

The role of skylights in architecture

First of all, we want to know when we use skylights and for what purpose we create them on the roof of buildings. Usually, lighting and ventilation of buildings are provided by windows on the wall or built-in sections for ventilation. But sometimes there are cases where it is not possible to get light from the walls and the only solution is to use ceiling skylights in the building to bring natural sunlight into the building and remove it from darkness. Therefore, by using skylights, you can benefit from sunlight all day long and provide the desired lighting.

Advantages of using skylights in architecture

One of the most prominent advantages of using skylights is saving energy, and today skylights are considered one of the main components of sustainable design. Because by using skylights, you can make maximum use of natural light and avoid long hours of electricity consumption to illuminate the environment. Nowadays, skylights are used in various places such as sports clubs, residential houses, roofs of swimming pools, airports, recreational and tourist places, all kinds of pavilions, covering the roof of backyards and patios and other things, and their use is very common and It is very popular.

What material are the skylights made of?

Skylights primarily have a metal skeleton and a strong frame that can bear the weight of the skylight and have sufficient strength and safety. But there are many options that can be used to cover the surface of the reflector. Stained glass and Tiffany decorative glass are one of the ideal options for covering skylights, because in addition to transmitting natural light, they give a special color to the environment and attract all eyes and become a point of interest in architecture. The interior of the mentioned building plays a role. Another option that is used in making skylights are polycarbonates, which are very flexible and can easily be made into different shapes. Polycarbonates also have various colors and thicknesses, which are selected and implemented depending on the client’s taste. Source: Kaje Design