Solatube® case study – bathroom

When Craig and Charlotte decided to move house they wanted somewhere that was a straightforward commute to work, but also offered a rural feel. When they viewed a three storey townhouse in an ideal location, it was almost perfect – but there was a downside. The bathroom and the en suite had no windows and, with a north facing garden flanked by large trees, there was little chance of introducing much natural light by putting in traditional windows. Indeed this would have been a very costly solution as a lot of structural work would have been required.

Craig remembered seeing a potential solution on the television – tubular daylighting devices. After doing some research, Craig and Charlotte decided that Solatube® Daylighting Systems would be ideal.

The first room they tackled was the bathroom; it was completely dark and required the use of electric lighting during the day. One Solatube® 160 DS Daylighting System was installed which transformed the bathroom into a bright, cheerful and welcoming room.

The Solatube® installer had brought along a light meter and lux readings were taken before and after the installation. Prior to the Solatube® installation and without electric lights on the lux reading was a mere 11.49. With the lights on, the reading was 102.60 lux. After the installation of just one Solatube® Daylighting System, the reading was a huge 1649.00 lux!

The Solatube Daylighting System has reduced energy costs because the windowless bathroom no longer requires electric lights on during the day

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Solatube 160 DS with optional electric light kit

Solatube® bathes this bathroom in beautiful natural light. An electric light kit is fitted for night time use; it is fully integrated into the Solatube® Daylighting System to provide one neat ceiling fixture.

Solatube 160 DS installed with optional bathroom ventilation kit

This bathroom is fitted with a Solatube® Daylighting System and optional Solatube® bathroom ventilation kit. When true colour rendition is vital, only natural light will do! The ventilation kit keeps moist damp air from steaming up the room.

Solatube 160 DS

Another bathroom, brilliantly lit by one Solatube® Daylighting System. In this example, the owner has retained their existing ventilation and electric light fittings.