This holiday season, show family how much they are cared for by gifting something they can use all year long. As the holidays approach, many people wonder what to get for their family and friends. Everyone wants to give gifts that make a strong and lasting impression. So what better way to show loved ones that they are treasured than by giving a gift that can be used all year long? The tubular skylight by Solatube International is an advanced, innovative daylighting system that’s sure to…
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Solatube is committed to lending support to all of our communities, near and far. As cases of the coronavirus continue to rise in Kiambu, Kenya, Governor James Nyoro knew he needed to do something to handle the growing numbers and ease the pressure off of the Kiambu level 5 hospital that has been overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. In a record time of 10-weeks, a new COVID-19 Isolation Center was built. The new 104-bed facility, known as the Tigoni Medical Center, is fully equipped with an…
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The good news is there’s help. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to the changes in seasons. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy, making you feel moody and causing you to withdraw socially. So, why do we get SAD? While researchers have yet to discover the specific cause for SAD, we do know one main source that causes us to feel this way: Lack of sunlight. The…
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Here at Solatube, we’ve been innovators in daylighting systems for 25 years. And while it may not be apparent at first glance, there’s a whole lot of technology that goes into bringing bright, natural sunlight into your homes. In fact, over the years we’ve pioneered new and better ways to capture, transfer and deliver sunlight through our advanced domes, ultra-reflective tubing and customizable diffusers, just to name a few. And we aren’t stopping there. We’ve just introduced our newest…
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When it comes to operating costs, even the most advanced light bulb cannot compete with an age-old natural resource–sunlight. And budget-minded homeowners are now realizing that in order to keep their energy costs to an absolute minimum, there’s no better strategy than to forgo electric lights during the day.
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Thanks to advancements in daylighting technology, Solatube was able to create a skylight that can introduce natural light to virtually any space in your home. See how Solatube tubular skylights were able to turn six sunless spaces into bright, inviting havens that not only save energy but also enhance the well-being and aesthetics of your living environment.
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Over the years, homeowners have craved naturally-lit spaces, even before studies proved the health benefits that daylight has on us. Since early skylights suffered performance issues, many homeowners have veered away from them. Thankfully, recent advances in daylighting technology have opened up a range of possibilities for the future of daylighting.
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Solatube’s SolaMaster 750 DS-O has endured the stringent testing of ICC 500 and is the only top lighting solution to achieve ICC 500 / P 361 storm shelter compliance without the need for additional penetration protection.
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Did you know that by the time a student graduates from high school, she or he has spent 15,600 hours inside a school building? It is perhaps no surprise then, that classroom design has a significant impact on effective learning, as well as children’s health and well-being. Of all of the classroom design options available to improve student performance and health in today’s classrooms, it is access to daylight that has been proven to have the most positive effects. Why daylight?
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Make your bathroom appear twice as large with these three clever visual tricks Poor lighting will make a small bathroom feel even more cramped than it already is. Luckily, with glare-free, balanced natural light and creative visual placements, you can quickly and easily transform your dark and dreary bathroom.
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Save energy, spend less on utilities and remove old, hot and stale trapped air. Our Solatube ventilation systems unite advanced motor technologies with progressive designs, to deliver big power and exceptional performance in the home.
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As we kick off the new year, we would like to look back at some of the achievements our team at Solatube International accomplished in 2022. We strive to bring the most advanced and cutting-edge daylighting products to the market, and we are honored for the various recognition those products have received this year.
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At Solatube, we remain committed to delivering the most advanced, energy-efficient daylighting technology on the market. So, we couldn’t help ourselves when we discovered a new technology that would allow us to bring unprecedented control and unparalleled performance to Solatube Daylighting Systems.
Introducing our newest technology innovation for our commercial product line, the OptiView® Shaping Diffusers.
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The 2021 hurricane season is upon us, and once again, the US can expect an above-average season. The experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predict anywhere from 6-10 hurricanes with 3-5 of those at a CAT 3 level or higher.
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Glare inside your home can cause you big headaches…literally. Find out how a Solatube Daylighting System can eliminate this issue and provide other perks too.
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“Home is where the heart is”, “Mi Casa es Su Casa”, “There’s no place like home”, “Home is where you hang your hat”, “You better be home in time for dinner” –Mom. There are so many great quotes about home; they could fill a thousand Pinterest boards. That’s right, a thousand. It’s a launch point for most of life’s adventures and a returning sanctuary for when life’s adventures become … well … too adventurous. Because “home” is such a powerful human concept, and because it means so much to…
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The evidence of the power of the sun is everywhere. It keeps our solar system together, provides warmth for all living things to grow and gives us beautiful light to see the wonders of the earth. Without it we would not exist.
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Want to stay put? Here’s how Solatube can help. As we age, a home that we have lived comfortably in for many years can become difficult to navigate. There’s a lot to think about when improving your home to create a safe environment that you can grow old in.
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“Guest-ify your house.” Prepping for the holidays can be stressful — there’s no doubt about that. But with a little cheerful planning and a few updates, you can turn your home into a comfy and cozy space for guests. Follow these helpful tips to guide you down the right path for a stress-free holiday season:
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Looking for home improvement ideas? Most homeowners with an eye to sprucing things up often forget one important question: how bright is your home? A well-lit space makes all the difference when it comes to creating a cheerful and beautiful home. And brightness is not just about changing the kind of light bulbs you use — you need to look at the big picture. Here are a few ways to shed a little light on the subject.
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National Inventors’ Day celebrates those who have improved our world with their inventions. Here are a few of the great unknowns we’re honoring.
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A Sleek, Modern Tubular Skylight and Accessories for Residential Homes Solatube® International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of tubular skylights, introduced its latest innovation, the residential Architect Series. Designed to provide aesthetic and architectural style, the new collection includes a Low Profile Collector and a full line of attractive Decorative Fixtures. “The Low Profile Collector delivers an attractive Architect Series upgrade to our standard…
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In the workplace, there are a lot of things that are provided as perks. But the one that bubbles to the top might not be what you’d expect. A recent Business Insider article cited a Future Workplace study for the Harvard Business Review that identifies natural light in the workplace as a major benefit for employees. In fact, the survey of 1,614 North American employees “found that ‘access to natural light and views of the outdoors’ was the most popular perk of all, beating out other things like…
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Skylights are great, right? They fill your room with a ton of natural light and keep you from having to use electricity to light your room during the day. Well, there are some things about installing skylights that may make you think twice about it. Here are 5 of the biggest ones: 1. Big Holes, Big Hassle The premise behind skylights is pretty simple: in order to bring a lot of light into your home, you need to cut big holes in your roof and ceilings to do it. The problem is that this…
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