North America is behind Europe in the type of windows it sells. Here they might slide but do they open or rotate in different directions?

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Sunlight Direct-A company that specializes in bringing the sunlight indoors through various fiber optics and mirrored systems.

Bomin Solar Research-". Includes Lighttron system with a 1 m-diameter Fresnel lens and a liquid light pipe of 4 cm diameter transmits sufficient light "through walls and around corners" to light up a large conference room at an illumination level in excess of 250 lm/m2, about the level required for design studios and offices. Germany.

Many of us take Sunlight for granted. We cover ourselves up at every turn from its effects. Yet our body craves and actually needs the full spectrum of light that emanates from the sun. Here you will find links to bring the sun into your home or business, information on the Spectrum and why full-spectrum lighting can help you be healthier and smarter and lighting that is powered by the sun.

Bristolite Skylights-CA-Sunlight enters the tube through a clear dome and reflects down the silver lined pipe to a prismatic translucent ceiling fixture which spreads daylight evenly throughout the room.

Daylight Harvesting-Okay. This phrase was new to me as of August 2004 so I had to look it up. Gives a general overview on this page.

Daylite-Provider of natural lighting solutions.

Energy User News-Flexible Rod which can bring sunlight indoors.

Eureka-An attempt to bring the sun through heliostats into the heart of this Austrian town in the midst of cold, dark winter.

Farlight-Company's goal to bring light into mines or dark buildings.

Glass Floors-Before the days of electricity the Kansas State library used glass to make the place brighter.

Glazing Vision-From viewing to walk on they can create a clear roof for you in any configuration you can imagine. UK

Global Dimming-Never heard of it? This article speaks of how the earth seems to be receiving less sunshine.

Hurricane Products-Includes impact resistant skylights, curtain walls and more.

Hybrid Lighting-Gov't site that deals with how to utilize the best of natural and artificial lighting. Be sure to read about the light pipe; the ability to bring natural light to the dark interiors of buildings.

Liflite-Daylighting system redirects light to where you want it plus energy savings in the process.

SOL-Solar Outdoor Lighting-Pretty neat idea to power your industrial center by the sun.

Solar Powered LED Lighting-Finally a very cool idea is born and produced by Carmanah.

Sunlight Solar-Australian company is developing all kinds of LED, solar powered lighting systems for commercial and remote use.

Sunthrower-The ST 150 is a fiber optic lighting system that brings in the best of the sun with 96% efficiency. Available in Can and USA.

Suntunnel-A flexible skylight that goes around the chimney or other obstructions.

Himawari-Transmits optical light via fiber optics to where ever it is needed.Japan Daylighting-Read this article that mentions the Himawari system from Sun-Tek. More here

Strawbuilt- Unique use of daylighting reflectors. Short article.

Wattsun Solar Tracker-In a solar lighting and power system, the roof-mounted concentrators collect sunlight and distribute it through the optical fibers to hybrid lighting fixtures in the building's interior.

Natural Lighting-Uses solar powered sun tracking mirrors to bring light indoors.

B0007ICBNEM solar nymph

Deva Garden-Solar powered nymph.