This program looks at adding daylight to spaces via glass skylights. We'll start by examining daylight design and the best way to bring natural light into a space, followed by glass glazing and its origins, options and advancements. Through a variety of project images, we'll look at the numerous and unique ways glass skylights can be used to add aesthetic appeal while harnessing the benefits of natural light.

Learning Objectives

1. Examine the Benefits of Natural Light -

   Discover how access to natural light benefits everything from productivity to school attendance to retail spending.

2. Implementing Good Daylighting Design -

   Learn the best practices for bringing natural light into a space in a beneficial way, taking into consideration things like intended space use, building orientation, and interior design elements that can effect light travel.

3. Discovering the Benefits of Glass Glazing -

   Find out more about the history of glass glazing and why has it become the standard glazing material in the industry.

4. Best Practices for Implementing Glass Skylights into a Design -

   Learn best practices through project examples that highlight effective daylighting design in various market segments, reviewing how the systems were used and their specific benefits.

5. Building Standards -

   Examine how glass skylights fit into green building standards and WELL building considerations, some final items to consider if specifying a glass skylight system, and conclude with an overview of the benefits of glass and of daylighting in general.

Course Information

Length : 1 HR

Credits: 1 HSW

Course Number: KLA AD 2301

Course Delivery: Live

Course Level: Introductory

If you would like to have this SARA Certified Course presented to your office please contact your local Kingspan Light + Air representative or email us at CEUS@saranational.org

Contact Information:

Kingspan Light + Air

Mark Mitchell

Marketing Communications Manager

mark.mitchell@kingspan.com