A skylight like you’ve never seen one before. Skylights have been brightening buildings since at least Roman times, but it’s a good bet no skylight has ever been as effective as the Lightcatcher. What ...

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 ...

Q: As I have gotten older, I find I see better under natural light. Would installing a tubular skylight bring in much natural light without losing a lot of heat during winter? A: A tubular skylight ...

Letting in some natural light can really brighten up your home, especially during the winter months. However, while traditional skylights are an option, they can be costly and add to heating and ...

Q: I would prefer to get more free natural light but am not sure whether to install a large rectangular skylight or a tubular one. Which one is the best choice? A: Although the amount of electricity ...

Q: I want more natural light so fewer electric lights are needed. I am not a big do-it-yourselfer, so a skylight with a lightwell is not an option. Will a tubular skylight help, and what other tips ...

Q. You wrote an article recently about controlling the light from skylights. We’re lucky to live in a fairly mild climate, but the overheating from the skylights in hot weather makes at least one of ...

Q As a long-time reader of your column, I’m confused about your recommendations for skylights. I’m pretty sure you’ve written over the years that you really like them, but I also think you’ve said ...

A restoration project on the Great Dome building at Massachusetts Institute Technology in Cambridge, MA will place a new skylight on the iconic dome and return the facility to its original look. The ...