Understanding how light influences colour is fundamental for architects and designers. Solatube skylights not only provide natural light, but also the ability to maintain the true colours of materials, paints, and fabrics. Solatube's daylighting ensures that every hue is displayed in its most natural form, enhancing the richness and vibrancy of the environment. The result? Colours are showcased exactly as intended — even in the absence of windows — making Solatube an ideal solution for architecturally designed spaces.

How do Solatube Skylights ensure true colour rendition? 

Solatube have cracked the code of light reflection. It's not just about bouncing; it's about how it bounces. And here’s where Solatube stands out: the Spectralight Infinity Tubing boasts over 99% Specular Reflectance for visible light. Translation? It’s a champion at holding onto light. 

A typical tubing material with 97% reflectivity, like Enhanced Silver, loses a staggering 45.62% of light after 20 bounces. In contrast, Solatube’s DS range, featuring Spectralight Infinity with 99.7% reflectivity, only loses 5.83% after the same 20 bounces. The difference of only 2% in tube reflectivity is mind blowing. The superior reflectivity and precision of Solatube skylights help you see colours in their truest form.

Solatube’s advanced DS Raybender 3000 dome technology also plays a significant role in capturing and controlling natural light throughout the day. Whether it’s the soft early morning light or the strong midday sun, the dome captures the optimal amount of light and diffuses it through the space. The dome also ensures there is no heat loss or gain in the space and filters out harmful UV rays that can damage artwork, furniture, and other elements over time, ensuring that spaces remain as beautiful as the day they were designed.

Flexibility to meet the varying lighting needs of each space

While the primary function of Solatube skylights is to flood interiors with natural daylight, their design offers flexibility for both form and function. With the Daylight Dimmer add-on kit, clients control the exact amount of light they want to create the perfect ambiance — whether it's a soft, neutral glow for a serene space or a brighter, more vibrant light for an energetic, dynamic room. They also come with sleek diffuser options to fit perfectly into any interior design.

The technology behind these skylights ensures that you are not just lighting your space but also enriching it. The strategic use of Solatube skylights in spaces such as retail environments, creative studios, and manufacturing facilities helps maintain colour accuracy, which can be key to ensuring quality control, customer engagement, and even creative inspiration.

A bright future for colourful spaces

Solatube skylights provide more than just natural light; they enhance every space by ensuring the true colours of each element are seen. Solatube’s commitment to delivering high-quality daylighting means that colours stay vibrant, accurate, and unaffected by time or harsh sunlight. For architects and designers looking to add a touch of brightness and authenticity to their space, Solatube is a clear choice.