Tube houses lack light, 6 ways to bring natural light down to each floor

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    Tube houses often lack light due to narrow facades and large depths. The 6 ways below help bring natural light to each floor, creating a more airy space.

    Create skylights, vents

    Skylights help bring light from the roof down to the lower floors, especially effective for long and narrow tube houses. According to the US Department of Energy, roof windows and light-taking solutions from above can bring light to areas where it is difficult to arrange ordinary windows.

    For multi-story houses, skylights can be combined with stairs or floor clearance for light to spread down to the floors.

    Subdivide the light-bearing area

    Tube houses with large depths can be arranged with additional indoor yards, floor spaces or bright wells in the middle of the house. These solutions both increase lighting and support ventilation, instead of completely relying on the facade.

    Take advantage of the stairs

    Stairs can become a vertical light path. Airy railings, glass walls, or openings around the stairs help light from the skylight continue to spread down to the lower floors.

    Use glass doors but must shield from the sun

    Glass doors on the facade, at the end of the house, or next to the inner yard help increase natural light. However, the US Department of Energy notes that it is necessary to consider the brightness and amount of sun heat. Roofs, sunshades, or curtains can help control heat while maintaining light.

    Prioritize bright colors

    Walls, ceilings and large surfaces with bright colors help reflect light better, creating a feeling of spaciousness and ventilation. This is a simple solution, suitable for areas in the middle of the house that have little natural light.

    Combine lighting and heat protection

    Skylights, glass doors or skylights, if arranged unreasonably, can cause the house to absorb a lot of heat. Therefore, when designing tube houses, it is necessary to simultaneously calculate light, ventilation and heat control. It is not necessary to create large openings, the important thing is to place them in the right position for light to go deep while still ensuring privacy and convenience.

    Homeowners should also calculate the direction of sunlight and the location of openings right from the design. Reasonable arrangement helps light distribute more evenly between floors, limiting areas that are too dark or dazzling. For townhouses, lighting solutions also need to ensure privacy, safety and convenience during long-term use.

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