Another interesting feature on the increasing popularity of tubular daylighting systems (also known as Solatubes, tubular skylights, sun pipes and light pipes): 2020 and 2021 set records for home renovations across the UK and United States; homeowners emerging from a post-lockdown era are citing mental health strain and a need for change as causes for […]
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As energy prices continue to head through the roof, I thought it might be helpful to explain how Solatube tubular skylights might be able to help reduce both your lighting and heating bills. Don’t get too excited though – this isn’t a magic bullet that’s going to slash your cost of living. However, taken in […]
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Natural light can not only reduce your electric bill, it can also brighten your mood. Looking for a way to light up dark rooms and also cut down on energy costs throughout your home? What if you could perk up your home’s interior and create a relaxing, yet stimulating environment in the process? Introducing natural […]
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We all love a bit of extra space and most often we like to add or extend out at the back of the house. But what we often are unaware of is the impact this new room will have on the existing room you are extending off. A conservatory extension added on to your lounge/sitting […]
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Thinking about a skylight? I came across this article the other day and thought it is a useful reminder on a topic I have already spoken about regarding the comparison between skylights and Solatubes or tubular tubular skylights. SO here goes again for those who missed out. Skylights are great, right? They fill your room […]
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Don’t believe what everyone tells you about tubular skylights I recently spoke to a customer who was very keen to have a Solatube sun pipe installed. I talked them through all the details and explained how they worked and they seemed very happy with everything. That was until someone came along and told them that […]
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In 2011 I was contacted by the then senior lighting designer in ARUP to see if Solatube sun pipes were able to solve a major design challenge in a key new building – The Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in Dundee. As the first-ever dedicated design museum in Scotland and the only other V&A museum […]
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I’ve long been an advocate for a more sustainable way of living, so I was extremely happy when Solatube were identified and selected by the Solar Impulse Foundation as a genuine solution to help cut energy use by delivering daylight in to dark rooms and buildings. The Solar Impulse Foundation recently presented a list of […]
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Sometimes a Solatube tubular skylight installation is impractical, but access to daylight is important for your health. I came across this article by Sarah Garone, a nutritionist, freelance health writer, and food blogger. Whilst acknowledging the obvious health benefits of having enough daylight in your work and family life, Sarah raises the point that sometimes […]
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Make sure you have enough daylight So you’ve been working remotely a lot more this year, from your new home or garden office/studio, or perhaps you’re still squashed in to a spare room or sitting in the cupboard under the stairs? Well, now that autumn is upon us and light levels are falling, you might […]
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