We are a big supporter of Houzz as it is a great platform to build a picture of what you want for your renovation and has some great ideas and suppliers. Recently I was interviewed by Georgia Madden about skylights and voids.

Expert Eye: Everything You Need to Know About Skylights & Voids

From costs and glare control to what you need to consider, three architects share the lowdown on skylights and voids

Light, ventilation, access to a beautiful view – there’s no end to what a well-placed skylight or void can do. “The most effective and dramatic design strategies exploit space, light and outlooks. If designed sensitively they can also create drama within a home,” says architect Mark MacInnis of Mark MacInnis Architect. “These aspects of a design usually do not cost more to implement as they are about how spaces are arranged. Space, voids and outlooks such as windows and skylights do not date, unlike materials and fixtures. I normally encourage my clients to invest in the basics of a house design – its spaces, outlooks and control of natural light.”

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