An energy-saving lighting masonry module is disclosed. The module is mainly composed of a structural part, a thermal insulation part and a light transmitting part. A lens on an inlet end of a refraction region of the light transmitting part changes an optical path so that the light enters a total reflection light channel, and a lens on an outlet end restores the optical path to provide indoor illumination. The present invention uses the lenses and light guide to change the optical path to compress the light channel. The insulation material and optical devices in the energy-saving lighting masonry module are combined to form a block to achieve the combination mode of dual purposes of lighting and energy saving.

An energy-saving lighting masonry module is disclosed. The module is mainly composed of a structural part, a thermal insulation part and a light transmitting part. A lens on an inlet end of a refraction region of the light transmitting part changes an optical path so that the light enters a total reflection light channel, and a lens on an outlet end restores the optical path to provide indoor illumination. The present invention uses the lenses and light guide to change the optical path to compress the light channel. The insulation material and optical devices in the energy-saving lighting masonry module are combined to form a block to achieve the combination mode of dual purposes of lighting and energy saving.

A daylight illumination system for integration into a building or larger vehicle comprises a translucent facade element (800) containing a glass sheet and a light redirection element (302 or 708), and a light transport channel (801) for guiding light about horizontally into an interior of the building, the light transport channel comprising one opening attached to the interior side of said facade element and at least one opening towards the interior of the building, characterised in that the light redirection element (302 or 708) is formed as a structured polymer film or sheet attached to a glass sheet of the facade element (800) and is configured for changing the direction of incident light into the about horizontal light transport channel.

A daylight illumination system for integration into a building or larger vehicle comprises a translucent facade element (800) containing a glass sheet and a light redirection element (302 or 708), and a light transport channel (801) for guiding light about horizontally into an interior of the building, the light transport channel comprising one opening attached to the interior side of said facade element and at least one opening towards the interior of the building, characterised in that the light redirection element (302 or 708) is formed as a structured polymer film or sheet attached to a glass sheet of the facade element (800) and is configured for changing the direction of incident light into the about horizontal light transport channel.

A construction block (10) is described, comprising an input wall (16) and an output wall (22) spaced apart from the input wall (16), a void (32) being formed between the input wall (16) and the output wall (22), wherein the input wall (16) has a plurality of projections (18) formed integrally therewith, the projections (18) extending toward but stopping short of the output wall (22) and serving to disrupt convection currents forming in the void (32), at least one of the projections (18) comprising a solar concentrator which has a photovoltaic device (28) mounted thereon.

A construction block (10) is described, comprising an input wall (16) and an output wall (22) spaced apart from the input wall (16), a void (32) being formed between the input wall (16) and the output wall (22), wherein the input wall (16) has a plurality of projections (18) formed integrally therewith, the projections (18) extending toward but stopping short of the output wall (22) and serving to disrupt convection currents forming in the void (32), at least one of the projections (18) comprising a solar concentrator which has a photovoltaic device (28) mounted thereon.

A daylighting panel for integration into a building or larger vehicle comprises a translucent facade element (800) containing a glass sheet and a light transport channel (801) for guiding light about horizontally into an interior of the building, the light transport channel comprising one opening attached to the interior side of said facade element and at least one opening towards the interior of the building equipped with a luminaire (807), characterised in that the inner walls including the rear end are covered by a reflecting layer (808).

A daylighting panel for integration into a building or larger vehicle comprises a translucent facade element (800) containing a glass sheet and a light transport channel (801) for guiding light about horizontally into an interior of the building, the light transport channel comprising one opening attached to the interior side of said facade element and at least one opening towards the interior of the building equipped with a luminaire (807), characterised in that the inner walls including the rear end are covered by a reflecting layer (808).

Disclosed is a luminescent insert capable of being included in a construction element, including a transparent or translucent solid matrix, and at least one luminescent material dispersed in the solid matrix, the insert defining an outer surface. The luminescent material is a colored luminescent composite pigment, made up of at least one luminescent pigment and at least one dye. Also disclosed is a construction element including at least one such luminescent insert.

A framing device for a floor structure utilizing a glass floor unit having a durable glass portion and a fire-rated glass portion. A support is positioned to exert a force on the glass floor unit. A shield protects the surfaces of the glass floor unit and forms a pocket for the support.