🍃 You don’t always need new tech to be more sustainable.

Did you know?

Sustainability doesn’t always require complex tech or big sacrifices.

Sometimes, it’s as simple as a tube… and the sun.

In today’s edition, we’re chatting about a low-tech, high-impact innovation, known as the solar tube.

The way it works is brilliant as it attracts natural sunlight from your rooftop and channels it indoors through a highly reflective tube.

No wires. No switches. No electricity. 

Just daylight delivered directly where it’s needed.

Here’s how it works:

• A dome on the roof gathers sunlight even on cloudy days.
• The light travels down a mirrored tunnel that bends around obstacles.
• A diffuser spreads the light evenly across the room.
• Some models even include solar-powered LEDs for nighttime glow.

It’s simple. And incredibly smart.

The big idea:

So why should businesses (and households) care?

Because buildings are energy hungry.

They’re responsible for about 40% of global energy use, and artificial lighting plays a major role in that, especially in commercial spaces.

By using natural light during daylight hours, we can:

1. Reduce electricity bills and light a space for free.
2. Lower carbon emissions and use less energy overall.
3. Improve wellbeing as natural light boosts focus, mood, and sleep.

Solar tubes are a small shift in design thinking.

But they can make a big impact especially when scaled across offices, schools, warehouses, and even homes.

Tip of the week:

Want to make your spaces more sustainable without big investments?

Try this:

→ Install solar tubes in areas with no windows.

→ Use mirrors and pale walls to reflect sunlight deeper into rooms.

→ Add daylight sensors that dim lights when natural light is available.

→ Rearrange your layout to make better use of windows and skylights.

→ If renovating, consider clerestory windows or light shelves to bounce light in naturally.

Each change might seem small.

But together, they add up. 

Smart design, paired with natural resources, can reduce impact and improve quality of life.

And that’s what real sustainability is all about.

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Jasper