The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) recently released an updated document on the value and effective application of plastic glazed skylights and sloped glazing in building design. It ...

Acrylic is a synthetic plastic material made from a polymer called polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). It is a lightweight, shatter-resistant and versatile material that is commonly used for a wide range ...

Q. Our electric bills are high, probably because of so many lamps being on. I have always liked natural light and skylights. Are venting skylights as efficient as standard ones, and is glass or ...

Dear Jim: To save electricity, I want more natural lighting with fewer lamps, so I want to install skylights in several rooms. What are the most efficient skylight designs and materials to save the ...

Much attention is focused on efficient lighting-from CFLs and LEDs to advanced controls. But for daytime lighting, you can avoid electricity use altogether -- with daylighting. Most daylighting is ...

You can use this option to save on day lighting and augment ventilation, says Prathima Manohar. The famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright was known to light up his interior spaces with natural light and ...

Few upgrades transform a home quite like adding natural light. Skylights aren't just beautiful; they serve a purpose, too: reducing energy use, improving indoor comfort and even boosting individuals' ...