Leading the Path in Daylighting Technology Since 1978

Sunoptics® designs and manufactures prismatic skylights and daylighting delivery systems that harness the power
of the sun to maximize the cost-effective energy savings of daylighting in classrooms, offices, retail and warehousing applications. Our skylights feature high-performance prismatic lenses that provide maximum light transmittance while maintaining 100% diffusion — which eliminates undesirable hot spots, glare and UV damage to the daylit space.

In 2017, our LightFlex™ LED set another milestone as the industry’s first tubular daylighting system with integrated controls to provide natural light, tunable-white LED light, or a combination of both – in the same system. At Sunoptics®, we believe There’s no greater efficiency than off!®

In 1978, Sunoptics introduced the prismatic skylight, a unique concept in skylight optical design. At the same time, Sunoptics created the 800MD frame design which eliminates the leak and condensation issues associated with standard industrial skylights. This new design, still in use today, helped Sunoptics offset the perceived negatives of standard industrial skylights. Sunoptics has worked hard to become vertically integrated and today is the only skylight manufacturer that produces its product from the raw plastic through to the finished product. We continue to concentrate our education and sales efforts on those applications with the greatest potential for energy savings through daylighting.

Along with making energy-efficient products, we contribute to sustainability by regrinding all our post-industrial scrap material. This allows us to provide a minimum of 50% post-industrial recycled content in our plastic. We also assist with LEED documentation, building code compliance and ROI analysis.

In February of 2011, Sunoptics was acquired by Acuity Brands. Said then President, Jim Blomberg: "For a number of years, we have been integrating Acuity Brands' LC&D lighting controls products, enhancing the value of our prismatic skylight solutions. This combination is a natural next step in our relationship and an exciting opportunity to leverage Acuity Brands' strong lighting industry access to market, advanced technologies, and opportunities to integrate with LED lighting and intelligent controls. This will also support the continuing development of new and innovative lighting solutions for our customers."

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Why Daylighting?

Lighting Design Today is centered on human health and well-being; while at the same time lowering energy use, meeting code and being sustainable. It's natural, and it's free! Intuitively, we all sense that natural daylight is best. It enables our natural circadian rhythms.

Studies link daylight and exterior views to higher levels of satisfaction and productivity. They also show that learning, working and shopping under daylight promotes occupational well-being. At Sunoptics, we believe There’s no greater efficiency than off!®

Daylighting is the controlled admission of natural light, direct sunlight, and diffused-skylight into a building to reduce electric lighting and saving energy. Daylighting helps create a visually stimulating and productive environment for building occupants, while reducing as much as one-third of total building energy costs.

Sunoptics is the most innovative, technologically-advanced daylighting company in the industry. Our products provide 100% diffuse, glare-free daylight that helps reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. As an Acuity Brands company, only Sunoptics provides the advanced lighting and controls technology that allow natural daylight and tunable-white LED electric light to work seamlessly together.

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Daylighting Solutions

Our products represent more than four decades of daylighting expertise and experience. We are the only skylight manufacturer that extrudes their own plastic, which maintains the highest-quality prismatic sheets possible. Our state-of-the-art photometric lab and multiple third-party testing confirm the performance of our products. From commercial skylights with rugged frames to UL Listed smoke vents, dynamic daylighting systems and fall protection; Sunoptics has the product you need to support your daylighting project.

Let the Sunshine In with Skylights

Natural daylight through skylights can contribute to occupant well-being and workplace efficiency. All skylights are not created equal. Sunoptics skylights maximize light transmittance while eliminating undesirable hot spots, glare and UV damage to the daylit space. Sunoptics is the only skylight manufacturer that extrudes its own plastic for total quality control. This allows us to control the light transmission capability of our plastics, while maintaining the highest level of product quality in the industry.

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Tubular Daylighting Systems

Smart. Simple. Sustainable. Straight from the sun, with a little help from Sunoptics and Acuity Brands. Sunoptics is the first daylighting manufacturer to provide a tubular daylighting system with integrated controls to provide natural light, tunable-white LED or a combination of both. Systems are available for suspended- and open-ceiling applications when limited access to natural light is minimal or not available. Available with multiple mounting options from roof to ceiling to accommodate plenum challenges and minimize roof penetrations.

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Smoke Vents

Safety & Daylight - a Winning Combination. It’s about life and your property. Sunoptics UL Listed smoke vents are ideal for use in industrial and commercial buildings with emergency smoke evacuation requirements. Most new construction require smoke vents – Sunoptics gives you the opportunity to meet code AND add the benefit of daylight!

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Roof Curbs and Accessories

All the bells and whistles to ensure your skylight application is safe and secure. Sunoptics offers a full line of structural and insulated wood and metal curb options, as well as wire guards and fall protection.

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Whether for energy savings or to meet code requirements, we are here to assist you. Sunoptics is well positioned to serve your daylighting needs, whether in the U.S. or internationally, through its broad distribution network. Our qualified distributor and agent representatives are available to assist with your commercial skylights purchase, or ...
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