Looking for an environmentally friendly solution that fills your home with daylight, improves energy performance, and reduces your carbon footprint? Clerestory windows deliver on all fronts. By placing narrow, high-set windows just below the roofline, you can tap into free solar light and heat, slash artificial lighting needs, and enjoy healthier indoor air—all while minimizing environmental impact. Here’s how clerestory windows make green building smarter and more sustainable.

1. Maximize Daylighting, Minimize Electricity Use
Clerestory windows admit soft, diffuse sunlight deep into your rooms without glare or heat hotspots. That means: