Commercial Daylighting Consulting

Summary

Daylighting consulting is the planning step before a skylight goes on a roof. Sky Design Concepts looks at how a space is used, how the roof is built, and how much sun and heat the building takes in, then recommends the skylight type, size, placement, and glazing that will light the space evenly without overheating it. We have done this work on commercial buildings across the Southwest since 1985.

Key Takeaways

Daylighting consulting matches the skylight system to the building before anything is cut or ordered.
In the desert Southwest, the goal is diffused, even light with controlled heat gain, not just more glass.
Recommendations cover fiberglass, glass, prismatic dome, tubular, and translucent panel systems from the manufacturers we represent.
Consulting can stand alone for a design team, or lead straight into installation or replacement.
Every project starts with a free on-site evaluation. Call (602) 276-5001.

Sky Design Concepts provides commercial daylighting consulting for building owners, architects, general contractors, and facility managers in Phoenix and across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and West Texas. We help you decide where natural light belongs in a building, which skylight system fits the roof, and how to get the light without the heat. Every consultation starts with a free on-site evaluation.

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What Commercial Daylighting Consulting Covers

Yes, we offer daylighting consulting as its own service, separate from installation. It answers four questions before a project is priced or specified:

Where should the light go? We walk the space with you and note how each area is used, from open warehouse floors and loading docks to classrooms, gyms, lobbies, and corridors.
What can the roof take? We check the roof deck, framing, existing curbs, and slope so the recommendation fits the structure you actually have.
Which system fits? We compare diffused fiberglass panels, glass skylights, prismatic domes, tubular units, and translucent wall and roof assemblies for your light, budget, and maintenance goals.
How do we control the heat? We balance light against solar heat gain and glare, which matters more in Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque than almost anywhere in the country.

The result is a clear recommendation you can hand to your architect, general contractor, or facilities team, or that our crew can carry straight into the work.

Daylighting Design for Desert Heat and Sun

Good daylighting in the Southwest is about quality of light, not quantity of glass. A clear skylight in the wrong spot can create hot spots and glare on a warehouse floor or a classroom whiteboard. A diffused or prismatic system in the right spot spreads light evenly and keeps heat gain in check.

That is why we often recommend diffusing systems such as fiberglass and Kalwall-type skylights and Sunoptics prismatic skylights for large open spaces, tubular skylights for restrooms, hallways, and back offices, and translucent wall and roof assemblies where a whole wall or roof section can carry daylight. For entries and atriums where the view matters, we look at glass skylights and custom and monumental skylights.

When a building also needs fresh air or smoke venting, we fold retractable and operable skylights or smoke vents and roof hatches into the same plan, and we add fall protection guards and screens wherever people work on the roof.

Daylighting Solutions for Warehouses, Schools, and Commercial Buildings

Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Big roofs and long hours make warehouse and industrial skylights one of the best daylighting investments a facility can make. We plan spacing and system type so light falls evenly across racking and work areas, and we account for dome, polycarbonate, and unit skylights already on the roof.

Schools and Education Facilities

Classrooms, gyms, and libraries need even, glare-free light that works around the school calendar. We plan daylighting for school facilities so the work can be phased around breaks, and we keep fire and life-safety requirements in the plan from the start.

Offices, Retail, and Hospitality

Lobbies, atriums, showrooms, and covered entries benefit from daylight that looks good and stays comfortable. We pair the system with the space, including canopies and walkways and glass flooring systems where daylight needs to reach a covered or lower level.

Daylighting Systems From the Manufacturers We Represent

Because we work with several manufacturers, our recommendation is based on what fits the building, not on a single product line. Sky Design Concepts is an authorized representative of Kingspan Light + Air, a factory-certified VELUX Commercial contractor, and works with Sunoptics and Bilco. See the full list on our manufacturers page or browse every skylight system we install.

Our Daylighting Consulting Process

Free on-site evaluation. We visit the building, walk the spaces you want to light, and look at the roof.
Review the roof and structure. We note deck type, framing, existing skylights and curbs, and any repair or restoration needs.
Recommend the system. We lay out the skylight type, sizes, placement, and glazing that balance light, heat gain, and budget.
Coordinate with your team. We share the recommendation with your architect, general contractor, or facilities staff so it fits the wider project.
Carry it into the work. When you’re ready, our crew handles installation, replacement, or repair.

Why Choose Sky Design Concepts

Four decades of commercial daylighting work: Sky Design Concepts has planned and installed commercial skylights since 1985. Read more about our history.
Multi-brand recommendations: We represent Kingspan Light + Air, VELUX Commercial, Sunoptics, and Bilco, so the recommendation fits the building, not one product line.
Licensed across three states: Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico licensing, plus a West Texas service area.
Consulting that leads to a buildable plan: The same team that recommends the system can engineer, permit, and install it.
Commercial-only focus: Warehouses, schools, offices, retail, and industrial roofs, never residential side jobs.

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Business Hours:

Monday: 7AM – 4PM
Tuesday: 7AM – 4PM
Wednesday: 7AM – 4PM
Thursday: 7AM – 4PM
Friday: 8AM – 12PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Proudly Providing Daylighting Consulting in Phoenix and Across the Southwest

Our team is based at 4656 S 33rd St in Phoenix and travels to commercial projects throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe, plus Nevada, New Mexico, and West Texas. See every area on our service areas page.

Ready to Plan Your Daylighting Project?

Call (602) 276-5001 or send us your project details, and we’ll schedule a free on-site evaluation.

Architects: book an AIA lunch and learn on daylighting for your firm, worth 1.0 LU/HSW.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is commercial daylighting consulting?

Commercial daylighting consulting is planning where natural light should enter a building and which skylight or panel system will deliver it. Sky Design Concepts reviews the space, the roof, and the sun exposure, then recommends the system type, size, placement, and glazing.

Do you charge for a daylighting consultation?

No. Every project starts with a free on-site evaluation, where we walk the building and look at the roof before making a recommendation.

What is the difference between daylighting design and just adding skylights?

Adding skylights puts openings in a roof. Daylighting design decides how many, where, what size, and what glazing, so the light is even and the heat gain stays under control. In the desert Southwest, that difference decides whether a skylight helps a space or overheats it.

Which daylighting systems work best in Phoenix heat?

For large open spaces, diffusing systems such as fiberglass panels and prismatic domes usually work best because they spread light evenly with less glare. Tubular skylights suit small rooms and corridors. Clear glass makes sense where the view matters, such as lobbies and atriums.

Can you work with our architect or general contractor?

Yes. We regularly work alongside architects, general contractors, and facility teams, and we share our recommendation in a form your team can build from.

Do you consult on existing buildings or only new construction?

Both. On existing buildings we often combine daylighting consulting with an inspection of the skylights already on the roof, so you know which to repair, restore, or replace.

Can daylighting reduce lighting costs?

Daylighting can reduce how long electric lights need to run during daylight hours, especially in warehouses and gyms with high-bay fixtures. How much depends on the building, the hours it operates, and the lighting controls in place.

Do you handle smoke vents and roof hatches in the same plan?

Yes. When a building needs smoke venting or roof access, we include smoke vents and roof hatches, mainly Bilco products, in the same daylighting plan.

What areas do you serve for daylighting consulting?

We are based in Phoenix and serve commercial projects across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and West Texas.

How do I schedule a daylighting consultation?

Call (602) 276-5001 or use the form on this page. Our office answers Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 4 PM, and Friday, 8 AM to 12 PM.

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