Buildings seeking LEED Certification must meet or exceed the ASHRAE 90.1 Standard for energy performance. CrystaLite skylights, overhead glazing, and sunrooms are NFRC certified and rated; and have been tested and verified for air infiltration, water penetration, and structural loading exceeding the prescribed criteria as outlined by ASHRAE 90.1. Unit skylights are certified by the National Accreditation & Management Institute (NAMI) to the NAFS Standard (AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S. 2/A440). CrystaLite field glazed systems have been tested by an AAMA/ISO accredited test laboratory and verified by an independent structural engineer.

Optimizing energy performance results in lowering operating costs (thus saving money for the building owner), and this use of less energy means using less environmental resources. CrystaLite skylights, overhead glazing, and sunrooms make buildings more energy efficient by delivering natural lighting and, when utilizing opening skylights, deliver natural ventilation to indoor spaces. More daylight and natural ventilation results in less use of electrical and mechanical systems; and the use of less electromechanical systems results in better energy performance.

Using materials containing recycled content is intelligent and resourceful. The use of recycled materials reduces waste and reducing waste helps the environment. CrystaLite skylights, overhead glazing, and sunrooms are manufactured with recycled aluminum and glass material content.

Buying locally manufactured products reduces environmental pollution associated with transportation. CrystaLite skylights, overhead glazing, and sunrooms are manufactured in the state of Washington. The majority of the materials for these products are extracted, sourced, and produced within 500 miles of CrystaLite’s manufacturing plant in Everett.

Buildings seeking LEED must comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. Manual and mechanical operators are available for CrystaLite skylights, overhead glazing, and sunrooms. Operable products facilitate ventilation code compliance, increase the natural ventilation for indoor spaces, and reduce energy costs – all of which positively impact the environment.

The amount of daylight and views in a space directly impacts occupant comfort. Daylighting an interior space and giving the interior space a connection to the outdoor environment makes occupants feel better and thus enhances occupant comfort and improves human performance. Designing spaces to have more daylighting also reduces reliance n electromechanical systems, thus saving costs and reducing environmental impacts associated with energy use. CrystaLite sunrooms and vertical wall systems are your clear choice for providing optimal views to the outside environment.