The Velux Sun Tunnel, created by internationally recognized product designer Ross Lovegrove, is a beautiful, sophisticated design for bringing daylight into an interior space.
Not unlike skylights, daylight tubes are designed to bring sunlight through the roof and into the interior environment. They differ however, in being able to concentrate light, thus utilizing a smaller amount of ceiling space for the same amount of illumination. Their design also prevents UVA/UVB light from entering, virtually eliminating solar radiation and heat gain.
The new sun tunnel design by Velux takes this concept a step further by providing an additional diffuser which hangs below, allowing daylight to be bounced around a greater area and with softer effect. Because this is full spectrum light, interior spaces look brighter, and more cheerful. Studies have also shown a strong link between exposure to daylight and a persons sense of well-being and overall health, making the Sun Tunnel an even more worthy addition to any interior project.
Velux, and Ross Lovegrove (seen above) were recently awarded the Red Dot Design Award – Best of the Best 2010 for their Sun Tunnel design.
I hope their success with this design will encourage Velux to add even more products that combine great design with sustainable living.
July 7th, 2010 at 10:37 am
This looks really beautiful! Though modern, I think it would blend with more traditional furnishings, too.
October 21st, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Finally somthing different and looks amazing,desparatlly need to know cost and where to purchase as our local Velux Rep in W.A. knows nothing about them, please please could you tell me where to buy and price.
October 25th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
So sorry Ron. I really don’t know anything past what I have in the post. Perhaps if you contacted the designer directly you could find out more.
June 5th, 2011 at 2:37 pm
can you send me the details – i am thinking for my dining area… prefer very modern and a nice one
June 5th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
I’m afraid I don’t know anything more about where to purchase them than is listed in the blog post. I would suggest checking with your local Velux distributor to see if they can give you more information.
July 25th, 2011 at 6:03 am
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