History & Evolution
This section looks at how skylights have developed over time, from their early use in Roman atriums and medieval cathedrals to their adoption in 19th-century factories, stations, and markets. In each period, they served practical needs, whether to light enclosed courtyards, emphasize vertical space, or improve working conditions in large industrial halls. With advances in materials and construction methods, skylights shifted from simple openings into reliable architectural elements. Today, they combine historical principles of daylight use with modern requirements for comfort, efficiency, and design.

From the Pantheon to Modern
Homes: The Evolution of Skylights

Through Time and Light:
The Evolution of Skylights

Skylights in Islamic and
Byzantine Architecture

A Look Into the Future: How
Skylights Will Change Your Home

Skylights in Industrial Spaces,
England & U.S., 19th Century

Light Through the Ages:
The Evolution of Skylights

Light Through the Ages How
Skylights Have Transformed Space

The Light of the Future: Skylight
Skylight Innovations & Predictions

Skylights: A View Through
Historical Perspective

The Evolution of Skylights:
The History of Light in Design

Skylights: From Myths and
Utopias to Velux Technologies

Sun Tunnels and the Legacy
of Light in Architecture

