LightMirror installs inclined reflective panels on building rooftops to redirect natural sunlight into indoor spaces, enhancing daylight exposure and reducing reliance on artificial lighting and heating. This technology improves energy efficiency and occupant comfort by maximizing solar thermal gain and natural illumination in healthcare facilities.
Funding
$54.6K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many buildings lack sufficient natural sunlight, leading to increased reliance on artificial lighting and heating, which raises energy consumption and costs, and can negatively impact occupant well-being. Existing solutions often involve complex and expensive construction modifications.
Solution
LightMirror offers a solution by installing inclined reflective panels on building rooftops or facades to redirect natural sunlight into indoor spaces. These flat, durable, reflective glass frames are manually adjustable to optimize sunlight direction without the need for motors or electricity. By employing heliostat algorithms and 3D city modeling, LightMirror precisely redirects sunlight through windows and other openings, maximizing solar thermal gain and natural illumination. This approach reduces the need for artificial lighting and heating, leading to energy savings and improved occupant comfort.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare facilities and other commercial buildings looking to reduce energy consumption and improve indoor environmental quality, as well as city authorities and residents interested in optimizing sunlight distribution across urban areas.
Features
- Inclined reflective panels mounted on rooftops or facades
- Manually adjustable angle to optimize sunlight redirection
- Heliostat algorithms for precise sunlight redirection
- 3D city modeling and sunlight simulation for optimal placement
- Increased solar thermal gain, reducing heating needs
- Enhanced natural lighting, promoting well-being and comfort
- Durable, reflective glass frames
- Passive control, requiring no motors or electricity