For most homeowners, it isn't feasible to install a skylight over every room in their home to maximize the lighting possibilities of natural sunlight; the Velux 'Sun Tunnel' skylights make 'daylighting' are targeted at these individuals.
The 'Sun Tunnel' skylight is a tubular skylight that bends light to accommodate smaller rooms like closets, hallways and laundry rooms. In terms of energy efficiency, nothing's more sustainable than natural sunlight.
Implications - Velux explains that having skylights are a very important part of being energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Having lots of natural light inside your home also has health benefits both physically and emotionally. The featured images give you a good idea of how much light can come into your home through the Velux 'Sun Tunnel' skylights.
What's Driving This Trend
- Daylighting
- The trend towards maximizing the lighting possibilities of natural sunlight is driving the popularity of flexible skylights.
- Tubular Skylights
- The development of tubular skylights that can bend light to accommodate smaller rooms is disrupting the traditional skylight industry.
- Energy Efficiency
- The focus on sustainability and energy efficiency is leading to increased demand for natural sunlight as a source of lighting.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Improvement
- Flexible skylights present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home improvement industry, as homeowners seek new ways to maximize natural light and energy efficiency in their homes.
- Construction
- The construction industry can benefit from the trend towards daylighting, as more builders incorporate natural lighting options like flexible skylights into their designs.
- Health and Wellness
- The health benefits of natural light create an opportunity for the health and wellness industry to promote daylighting as a way to improve physical and emotional well-being.
