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Types of Basement Lighting Systems and the Best Technologies to Use

 Introduction The mentioned phenomenon has a simple explanation—in the new and more developed urban India, for every individual vertical building, there are about ten or more basements constructed to cater to the parking needs of the residents. Apparently, these basements are being used for other purposes too; hence, this has become a cycle that also keeps construction thriving. However, even though these giant basements are beneficial for citizens’ parking needs, they are also a major source of utility load due to the artificial lightings used that are powered by electricity, hence monthly maintenance fees are reaching their peak for the tenants of the vertical high-rise buildings. The lightpipe technology, which is the best basement lighting system, enables facilities, (the building) in this case, to have daylight to the point and no artificial light at all. A light tube that is directed sunlight is a part of a ventilation system, which ensures natural lighting in a basement whil...

How to Install a Lightpipe Daylighting System and How Much It Costs

  Lightpipe is a revolution in daylighting technology that is meant to bring the natural light into buildings and reduce energy usage by as much as 80%.  Moreover, Skyshade is the sole provider of Lightpipe in India, providing solar tubes, sun tunnels, and tubular daylighting systems for both industrial and commercial projects. What Is a Lightpipe? A lightpipe or tubular daylighting device uses a rooftop sunlight collector, a highly reflective pipe, and a ceiling diffuser to transmit and evenly spread daylight indoors—without heat or glare. Installation Steps (Quick Overview): Site Assessment – Identify dark zones and roof suitability Mount Collector – Fix sunlight dome on the roof Install Pipe – Connect reflective tube to ceiling Fit Diffuser – Spread light uniformly indoors Test & Optimize – Check daylight levels and adjust if needed Installation is typically completed in 1–2 days per unit. Lightpipe Daylighting System Price in India Standard (300mm): ₹15,000–₹25,000 ...