Totally Tubular Lighting
Date: January 24, 2008 | Category: Green Building, Home Furnishings, The Home
From sun up to sun down, you could avoid ever having to flip a switch - that is if you invest in the daylighting technology of the Solatube. It’s quite the little marvel: it captures sunlight from the rooftop, redirects it down a reflective tube and naturally brightens interior spaces (even on cloudy days). Choose the appropriate hue of your light, add a diffuser for even distribution, go for the aesthetic that compliments your decor and then go for the easy install (no structural modifications needed). And beyond energy savings, the Solatube filters natural light into your spaces, something that has been shown to improve mental and physical well-being. Even if you’re cooped up indoors (like the Ecofab writers), the sun can still brighten your day and your mood.
Comments
christina
Date: January 24th, 2008 at 8:38 am
i have one in my bathroom and absolutely love it!! it is wonderful just to have the natural light in the morning instead of the, somewhat harsh bathroom, lights.
Elizabeth
Date: January 24th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I love this!! what a great idea!!
Amanda
Date: January 25th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Have 2…adore them. They really do cut down on our need for artificial light significantly.
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