Eco friendly Lighting with Sunlight

How do you increase natural lighting indoors without compromising on energy efficiency? The effective use of sunlight increases the chances of good lighting indoors in a well designed home. It’s always a joy to be around sunlight and solar lighting has taken over the reins of artificial lighting in recent years thanks to its eco friendliness and sustainability. For residential and commercial purposes, solar lighting has proven time and again of saving a significant amount of money in electric bills and also in utilizing the value of energy by cutting down on carbon dioxide emissions and the preservation of fossil fuels. This was totally achieved by installing daylighting systems all over the entire indoor space considering the size, location and primary function of its working operation.  Other factors also need to be noted like utilizing windows to its full potential by letting in fresh air, natural sunlight and capturing a glorious view of the outdoors. This will help in reducing energy costs in different weather conditions, provide for high quality lighting and less heat generation when compared to artificial lighting methods.

Many homeowners have heard about the benefits of daylighting and installed products in their home and office to usher in natural light every single day. Thanks to urban designing of homes, natural light can be experienced at a different level and the need for electric lighting can be reduced, thereby saving hundreds of dollars in energy costs. Daylighting solutions are always being reinvented every few years to achieve the best possible look for any décor and provide sustainable lighting to serve its purpose. The locality and orientation of the building is taken into account apart from architectural design, window sizing and placements, proper room allocation and of course finishing touches to the room design. Health and productivity levels increase when people are surrounded with natural light and studies have also gone to show that it prevents illness, reduces depression and elevates mood.

There should always be a certain type of balance achieved when it comes to using daylighting for indoor spaces. There should not be under or over lighting of an area. Too much of daylight brought in by skylights and windows will increase heating and cooling loads while too little daylight can make unnecessary use of artificial lighting like electric lights. You need to find the most efficient daylighting product for your home and office that will transfer the right amount of natural light indoors with no operating costs. Check with daylighting experts in your area to find a product that absorbs sunlight and transfers it adequately into every room indoors. The product will have an optical dome that employs a particular technology specially designed through a collection of lenses to absorb maximum amount of daylight, even when the sun is at an angle, or hidden by cloud cover or when the sky is overcast. When the sun is at its peak, the dome acts as a filter to absorb just the right amount of sunlight and transfer it indoors to create optimal visual comfort.

Daylighting products are designed with a primary objective to provide natural sources of lighting for a healthy lifestyle. All products have an element of a designer’s touch, with superior technical operating features and an elegant and eco friendly design which adds to the appeal of the location where they are installed.