What is a skylight?

Skylight is a kind of window-like device on the roof, which is used for lighting and ventilation. The details are as follows:

1. Skylight is a special kind of window. As the name implies, it refers to the window set on the roof of houses, vehicles and ships for light transmission and ventilation. Skylight is not only a practical design, but also a manifestation of culture and art. The use of skylight has become a common element in modern architecture and automobile design, which has brought many benefits to our living and working environment.

The function of skylight is to provide natural light and ventilation, and at the same time, it can provide people with beautiful scenery. Skylights can fill rooms with natural light and reduce the need for artificial lighting. Natural light can not only improve indoor visibility, but also improve people's mood. In hot summer, the skylight can play a role in heat dissipation. In addition, skylights can also improve the thermal insulation performance of buildings.

3. As early as in ancient architectural design, you can see the prototype concept of skylight. There are many small square holes in the roof of ancient tile houses. This hole is actually the prototype of the skylight. In ancient times, the kitchen was in the center of the house, and there was a through hole at the top called a chimney, which was used for ventilation and smoke exhaust. It can also be said that it was an early form of skylight.

The origin of skylight

1, the origin of skylights can be traced back to the early 20th century, when cars were still a new means of transportation, and people demanded more and more comfortableness and functionality of cars. At the same time, the continuous development of building technology also makes people have higher requirements for the lighting and ventilation performance of houses.

2. The earliest skylights were used for open-top cloth-topped cars, which can be used when traveling, allowing people to enjoy the natural scenery while driving. Later, in 1932, the German company Webasto produced the first folding skylight for luxury cars and buses, which was the first time to push the rear skylight to civilian use.

3. With the passage of time, skylights have gradually become a common element in automobile design, which can not only improve the grade and comfort of automobiles, but also provide a brighter and more ventilated driving environment for drivers and passengers. At the same time, skylight has also become one of the important elements in residential design, which can make the residence more beautiful and comfortable and improve the living quality.

Nowadays, skylight has become one of the common elements in modern architecture and automobile design. It not only has practical value, but also has aesthetic value and cultural significance. The design and application of skylight has become an important part of architecture and automobile design, representing people's pursuit of a better life and a higher quality of life.