Ventilating skylights are excellent for bath or kitchen. In addition to providing extra light, when opened, the overhead ventilation creates an updraft. Fixed skylights are for additional light only. Styles and sizes vary from domes to rectangles. Acrylic skylights are available for utility rooms, workshops and garages where fashion is less of a concern than functionality.
Tubular skylights are relatively new on the scene.
Hallways, bathrooms, even closets can accommodate a tubular skylight. They provide a lot of light in spite of their small size. The concept and installation process are basically the same as for a regular skylight. Tinting filters UV rays and additional heat. Shades or blinds screen full sun a good idea as the sun tracks through the room during the day.