Secure Establishments

SUNPIPE® natural daylighting systems offers the opportunity to achieve a high level of security by providing small diameter openings through the roof structure which can be heavily protected by additional stainless steel security bars.

This is accomplished without detracting from the remarkable ability of the SUNPIPE to reflect and intensify sunlight and natural daylight.

• Virtually unbreakable vandal-proof security domes.
• Top dome is self-cleaning due to its shape and eliminates condensation problems.
• No maintenance, inside or out.
• Natural light provides soothing and calming effect.
• Virtually no solar gain in summer months or heat loss in winter.
• Monodraught provide a complete installation service with all necessary attendances.
• Energy saving helps meet Government requirements.

Up to 75% Energy Saving
Where SUNPIPE systems are used, at least 20% energy saving can be achieved, since SUNPIPE systems can be used to provide background ambient lighting throughout daylight hours. In some areas, such as storerooms, offices and passageways, SUNPIPE systems can eliminate the need for electric lighting during daytime use, thereby saving up to 75% in energy.

Diamond Dome Application
Monodraught SUNPIPE systems are now available with high impact polycarbonate Diamond shaped domes, which are virtually unbreakable.

Better Working Conditions
The ability to project natural daylight to interior parts of any security building has particular long term health benefits, both to the staff and inmates. Working under natural daylight reduces stress and sickness and produces a proven soothing and calming effect.

Natural Ventilation Systems
Monodraught also produces a wide range of natural ventilation systems, including the ABS SUNCATCHER® natural daylight and ventilation systems, which provides SUNPIPE® systems with trickle ventilation. WINDCATCHER® natural ventilation systems and SUNCATCHER systems are also available for high capacity natural ventilation requirements, all with manual or automatic controls.

Automatic Lighting
To further enhance energy savings, the use of automatic switching, based on minimum Lux levels, is highly recommended. This can ensure that SUNPIPE systems are used for lighting throughout the daytime and electric lighting is used for night time only, or to be brought into use during daytime only when natural light falls to below a pre-set level.