With efficiency top of mind for homeowners these days, it's a great idea to include skylights in your builds! More than just adding natural light to slash the need for electric lighting, skylights that open also provide effective natural ventilation. They come in all shapes, sizes, and formats to address different needs, so you're sure to find something to complement each and every home!

If you want a simple way to add a lot of impact, Sun Tunnel skylights are the way to go! These small skylights bring sun from the roof down into the interior through a highly reflective tube. They can be rigid or flexible to get around attic obstructions, and there are different top-side dome and flat glass capture options, too. No matter the type, Sun Tunnel skylights install quickly and easily—you can be done in about an hour and a half, from start to finish!

If you want to maximize skylight lighting potential, one-story homes give you the perfect opportunity because all their square footage is either directly beneath the roof or only separated by an attic that can be cut through to bring light down inside. House Plan 3133 is a beautiful ranch with 2,007 square feet, open living, and three bedrooms—just imagine how you could outfit the vaulted ceilings in the great room and master suite with large traditional skylights, and other areas with Sun Tunnel skylights!