As the song goes, let the sun shine in. "Go back 2,000, 3,000 years, and all homes probably had skylights and vents," says Hawaii "daylight engineer" John Callaway. "They just make sense, letting ...

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 ...

Skylights can enhance the appearance and habitability of a house by brightening a dim space. But do skylights help or hurt the environment? Should you include one on a list of "green" improvements to ...

A skylight may seem like a sustainability no-brainer. It provides daytime lighting year-round, and cheap solar heat in the winter. But green skylights must be carefully designed and installed, or they ...

What makes two rooms of identical size feel so different? They might have identical furnishings and decor, but one might feel cheerful and uplifting while the other feels a little depressing. When all ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored how and where to add a skylight. From stairwells ...

Natural lighting has a positive effect on the mood of you and your family, brightening your day and bringing a welcoming feel to your living area. The best way to bring natural light to your home is ...