[Greenbuilding] daylighting options and technologies

[PJ Nery]

Perhaps it doesn't quite qualify as beautifying but it certainly
is different.
See http://renewable.typepad.com/eco/2007/12/fiberoptic-dayl.html
The Sunlight Direct system collects sun in a mirrored dish and
distributes it via fiberoptic lines to various light fixtures
where sensors can bring on electric lights to compensate on
darker days. It's a commercial system now, but they're talking
about a resisdential scale unit later this year.

PJ



-----Original Message-----
From: Leslie Moyer [mailto:Unschooler at atlasok.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 11:49 PM
To: Reuben Deumling; Greenbuilding
Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] daylighting options and technologies


My architect hates these....I think she thinks they're ugly and I don't
disagree....but surely someone will beautify one soon.  Does anyone know
if anyone has?  I've been in a few houses that use these and, from a
function standpoint, I think they work pretty well--even providing some
light at night if it's clear out.

--Leslie

Reuben Deumling wrote:
> I have never installed one of those reflective tube affairs with a plastic
> lense on the roof which collects daylight and transmits it into a room
> (below), but them seem really clever.
>