# Abundant Skylight Abodes This Skylight Extension Ensures a High Level of Natural Light By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylight-extension References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/09/02/skylight-house-extension-sydney-andrew-burges-architects/) & [aba-architects.au](http://www.aba-architects.com.au/) Australian studio Andrew Burges Architects designed a [skylight extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-con-lucarna) for a 1940s bungalow located on Sydney's North Shore. The addition offers a greater flow of light into the home, as well as enhances its relationship to the garden. The architects installed a [pitched roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piv-architekti), which connects with the original roofline to create a V-shaped gap. The skylight is located at the peak, allowing daylight to flood into the center of the space. The living, dining and kitchen area has access to two garden-facing windows, as well as the two skylights that project light onto the walls. The walls are constructed from [reclaimed brick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hops-house) that formerly made up the rear wall and bathroom, and the light further enhances the material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skylight Extension:** The use of Pitched roofs and V-shaped gaps is an innovative way to increase light flow in homes. - **Reclaimed Material Construction:** Using reclaimed materials such as bricks can add an element of innovation and sustainability to building designs. - **Garden-facing Windows:** Incorporating garden-facing windows in living spaces is a trend that is set to continue as people yearn to connect with nature. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** There are opportunities for architects to create unique and innovative living spaces through the use of technologies such as skylight extensions. - **Construction:** The use of reclaimed materials in construction is a disruptive innovation that can result in unique and sustainable structures. - **Real Estate:** Homes and properties that incorporate garden-facing windows and skylight extensions might attract a premium in real estate markets that value natural light and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-to-Wall Skylight Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/datum-house.md) - [Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huron-house.md) - [Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1.md) - [Timber-Clad Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thornbury-house.md) - [Sustainable Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twin-pitches.md) - [Skylight-Centric Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-house-renovation.md) - [Bright Family Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobble-hill-townhouse.md) - [Garden-Connected Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house.md) - [Gabled Annexe Vintage Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solitgarreau-residence.md)