The history of skylights begins with the ancient Romans who already knew what we are learning, open up that roof, and let the sun shine in! The idea of using the sun to light up a room is not a new concept. In fact the idea of using openings to let in light developed in ancient…

Sunlight is essential to our well being so no matter which style you prefer, you’ll get many hours of enjoyment by spending time in your new structure. When you are thinking of a sunny addition to your home or business, you might hear different terms tossed around. How do you know which is what? And which…

The successfully designed glazed structure will meet code requirements while providing a wonderful daylighting feature. When you’re designing a glazed structure, or even adding glazing on rooftops and over doorways, it’s important to know that your glazing will meet building codes and enhance the environment for people. The successfully designed glazed structure will meet code requirements…

With an architectural grade greenhouse, not only is the structure attractive, it’s functional and can stand the test of time.   Teachers all agree science is one subject that will always have a place in the curriculum.  From elementary school up through college, science is considered a high priority.  When it comes to finding ways to…

Erring to the side of caution, however, everyone agrees that protection from unforeseen dangers is best. While not always obvious, the glass industry has a key role in securing our nation’s buildings from threats – both natural and man-made. Dangers to structures that transpire as a result of mother nature are generally covered by building codes,…

Effective drainage and our Tearduct™ system is just one reason to choose Crystal Structures for your next sloped glazing project. One of the most common concerns when it comes to skylights is water. Will it leak? How good are the seals? What if it really rains hard? What about condensation? These are all good questions…

When the job is done correctly, the buildings come to life with people who genuinely want to dwell within the walls.  It’s no secret that society has become less social.  The adoption of text messaging and email as primary forms of communication has chipped away at the common interactions many people have each day.  It’s only…

The type of glass you’ll want to use on your skylight, canopy, or other sloped glazing depends on the building codes in the area and the placement of the glazing.  When you want an opening in the building envelope, glass is the answer.  It doesn’t crack, fade, yellow, shrink or haze on its own. Glass withstands…

The architectural trend of including nature to nurture building occupants will help create a better future for everyone. If you want to improve your memory performance, attention span and overall cognitive abilities nature is your answer.  And the trend toward more human-focused architecture has recognized the connection between people and their environments.  More and more new…