Open Spaces to Brighter, Healthier Experiences

Today’s homeowners value natural light and energy efficiency, improving the overall quality of their living environment. For architects, these priorities create an opportunity to design healthier spaces that feel better to live in.

of US residents said sunlight was “very important” when considering a new home ¹.

of homeowners believe energy-efficient homes, with features like skylights, are higher quality ².

believed the benefits of energy-efficient features outweighed the cost ².

1. Redfin/Ipsos Survey. U.S. Residents Prioritize Sunlight Over Home Size—and It Affects How Happy They Are at Home.
2. Green and Healthier Homes. National Association of Home Builders.

Design Inspiration Across Applications

See how VELUX skylights bring natural light and innovation into every room, creating brighter, healthier spaces. Explore our gallery for room-by-room inspiration and before-and-after transformations.

Why Architects Specify VELUX Skylights

Get Project-Specific Support from VELUX Experts

Whether you’re designing a compact ADU, renovating an existing home, or starting from the ground up, skylights give you another way to create bright, open spaces without relying on exterior wall space alone. If you’re considering skylights but aren’t sure where to start, our team can help you evaluate your options from design through specification.

If you’re in California navigating Title 24 code requirements and wildfire-resilience standards, contact our Builder Support Team located at the VELUX Experience Center in Mountain View.

Architectural Case Studies

Using VELUX Skylights to Brighten an ADU

See how architects used three VELUX skylights to brighten an accessory dwelling unit in Massachusetts, making the small space feel larger and more open.

Using Skylights to Connect with Nature

Learn how Jerry Sarno, the architect, builder and developer behind the Hudson, Massachusetts, condominium community Deer Path Farms, uses skylights to create a connection with nature in the condos he designs.

Designing a Porch with Skylights

Watch to see how an architect works with a family to add a four-season porch to their home, using skylights to bring light to the porch and nearby rooms.

Ideas and Insights for Architects

Stay informed with research, architectural perspectives, and design insights from VELUX.

Draft with Precision, Specify with Confidence

From product data and drawings to code and performance information, find the technical resources you need to specify VELUX skylights with confidence.

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