Sheridan Architecture
Faculty of Applied Science and Technology
School of Architectural Technology
ARCH 17991 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING: Residential

Module #13 - Skylights
 
 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module Learners will be able to identify 3 methods for introducing light through the roof into the living space of a residence, and accurately draw a freehand detail of a skylight frame.
 

 
Why skylights?

Sunlight in dark attic spaces

views

ventilation

headroom

 

  

  Web Research

visit the website for velux canada manufacturers of roof windows at:

 http://www.velux.ca/

http://www.velux.ca/inspiration/imageGalleries/default.htm

Locate the image gallery sorted by room use

Locate the installation instruction

Find the technical information (.pdf and .dwg formats) for the mission quest listed below

  

 

There are many products for the introduction of light into the centre of a home. Some of them are shown below.

 

  • sun tunnels or skytubes

  • flat skylights (either fixed or operable)

  • domed  bubbles

 
  suntunnel shown above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flat fixed or operable (fixed is shown above)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

domed bubbles
 
 

Mission: at a scale of 1:5 draw a jamb detail of a bracket mounted fixed flat skylight in a cathedral ceiling.
 

Skyllight Details for your Design Project  (A Process)

You are required to submit a skylight frame section detail in your final project submission (AD5).  These details must coordinate with your design in Architectural Studio 1( therefore you may need to add a skylight to your design.) 

Begin to research skylight  solutions.

 
A SELECT roof location and type  Where is the skylight going to be placed? On a flat or sloped roof with a flat or cathedral ceiling willl there be an attic space?
B  SELECT skylight type Choose style (flat or domed) and type of operation (fixed or hinged) Choose either wood, vinyl or aluminum frame construction.   Research the web - many companies provide free product literature.  Find a frame cut from a manufacturer that has the options and look that you desire. Download and print to scale to use as a tracing template.
C DETERMINE roof construction Will it be framed, trussed, TJI's or Fink?, Howe? will it have asphalt shingles, cedar shakes, tiles, steel,
D SIZE the framing members 38 x 89 (2" x 4" NOM.) or 38 by 140 (2" x 6" NOM.)
E DETERMINE type(s) and thickness of required insulation  where is this located? between rafters or trusses or above the flat ceiling?
F  PERFORM a barrier check  Both the air and vapour barriers MUST be continuous. Air barrier MUST lap with flashing and Vapour Barrier MUST be sealed to the window frames
G interior finishes  it must have a GWB finish and wood trim pieces to hide rough lumber, vapour barriers and GWB edges.

 

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