Figure 3: Structural Components of Skylights

The structural components of the skylights represent a constructional solution which will ensure that all transparent surfaces (even with multiple layers) will properly join the internal surfaces of the building interior while also establishing a unified and coherent and integral architectural, building constructional and structural solution. The structural complexity of skylights is well represented by this skylight detail, where the horizontal steel I beam behaves not only as main load-bearing component but also utilizes the drainage system and even hosts the "hidden” artificial lights of the interior space bellow. The illumination characteristics of the skylights are determined by the structure of their transparent — and reflective (light-guiding)