CrystaLite Skylights

CrystaLite skylights (http://www.crystaliteinc.com) can help project teams achieve LEED® Certification. This skylight product always satisfies two LEED prerequisites and always facilitates the achievement of 1-27 LEED credits under the LEED NC V3.0 system.

Improved Amount of Daylight and Improved Views to the Outside

First, the amount of daylight and views in a space directly impacts occupant comfort. Daylighting an interior space and giving the interior space a connection to the outdoor environment makes occupants feel better and thus enhances occupant comfort and improves human performance. Designing spaces to have more daylighting also reduces reliance on electromechanical systems, thus saving costs and reducing environmental impacts associated with energy use.

Energy Code Compliance

Buildings seeking LEED Certification must meet or exceed the ASHRAE 90.1 Standard for energy performance. CrystaLite unit skylights are certified by the National Accreditation & Management Institute (NAMI) and exceed the prescribed structural criteria as outlined by ASHRAE 90.1.

Energy Efficiency
Optimizing energy performance results in lowering operating costs (thus saving money for the building owner), and this use of less energy means using less environmental resources. The CrystaLite skylight product makes buildings more energy efficient by delivering natural lighting and delivering natural ventilation to indoor spaces. More daylight and more natural ventilation mean less use of electrical and mechanical systems; and this use of less electromechanical systems means better energy performance, which can of special importance, and money saving value, once the Lieberman-Warner Carbon Cap and Trade bill is passed in the Senate.

Recycled Content

Using materials containing recycled content is an intelligent and resourceful thing to do. Using recycled materials reduces waste and reducing waste helps the environment. The glass and aluminum in the CrystaLite product contain recycled content.

Regional Materials

This product is manufactured in the state of Washington, and many of the materials that constitute this product are extracted and sourced in Washington. If you are within 500 miles of Washington then this product contributes toward the LEED credit for regional materials. When you buy locally manufactured products, you reduce environmental pollution associated with transportation.

Ventilation Code Compliance and Improved Ventilation Quality

Buildings seeking LEED must comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. Manual and mechanical operators are available for this skylight system. Making these skylights operable facilitates ventilation code compliance and increases the natural ventilation for indoor spaces. By making these skylights operable, you reduce energy costs and positively impact the environment.