The document analyzes solutions for providing lighting to homes in Lapland, Finland, which experiences periods of 24-hour daylight and darkness. It considers using solar tubes and solar-powered mason jars to capture and store natural light. The solutions aim to provide a clean, sustainable light source. Prototypes will be installed and tested in 3-5 homes to evaluate effectiveness. Installers will be trained on the goals and timeline of the project and educate homeowners. Surveys after one month will assess homeowners' satisfaction with the safe lighting solutions.

1. Capturing Light in Lapland
Karen, Dawn and Zach

2. Analysis
• The analysis completed to date reveals several important facts in our
case. First, we are looking for a “safe” light source for the home. This
means finding a source that is clean, user-friendly and sustainable. The
regulations eliminate the sources of fire, chemical reactions, etc. Second,
the “Land of the Midnight Sun” is a term used for a six month period of 24-
hour sunshine which occurs in the Arctic Circle during the summer. This is
the phenomenon in Lapland, Finland, the location of our design case. The
six winter months have sunshine as well, but primarily during the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Finally, the goal is not to create light; There is an
abundance of it in the geographic region. The challenge is to capture the
light, harness it and store it for designed use.
• The targeted users, Lapland’s residents, will be surveyed for lighting needs
and deficits. To be determined is a baseline to determine goals of project
as well as the success of the solution.

3. Design
• The steps for each of our ideas so far are simple, the Solatube and
Mason Jar Solar light have videos demonstrating the step-by-step
assembly of each product.
• The planned strategies are: Documentation, Prototype, and Trial.
Documentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8NyjPPV3dI,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCbjoKF6Itw

4. Design (cont.)
• Prototype

5. Development
• Prototype and Installation for solar tubes (spring/summer): In this phase the
prototype is assembled tested and then scaled to meet project needs. Seasoned
professionals with industry experience will construct the prototype and fit the
roof, meeting regulations to prevent leaking and damage from the elements.
• Project cost: Natural light is the source for lighting needs. The tubes are designed
to light spaces up to 200 square feet for $450.00
• Prototype and Installation for Solar Mason Jars (Fall/Winter): Natural light is
used charge an LED battery which, in turn, lights a mason jar. The jar diffuses the
light and acts as a light bulb, illuminating the immediate area. This solution
is designed to light small spaces to see where things are in the dark, $5-20
each. Questions remain about scalability and testing needs to be
completed. This is effective for winter months which have limited sunshine
because the LED battery is able to hold charge and extend light after sunset.

6. Development (cont.)
Installation Considerations for Solar Tube
Installation costs are usually listed separately, although some dealers combine the product and installation fees into one sum. In
addition, the expense and time to perform an installation can vary based on a number of factors, including:
• Roof type
• Home square footage and configuration
• Installer experience and product knowledge
• Installer licensing (versus non-licensed handyman)
• Regional economy
Installation Considerations for the Solar Mason Jar
• Ceiling type
• Home square footage and configuration
• Number of units needed- based on square foot projection of light
• Securing materials, assembly of materials
• Identifying an installer with experience

7. Implementation
The facilitators of this project are the professionals charged with installing the lighting
solutions. They will be trained on the following:
• Goals or Purpose of project
• Scope of project and delivery
• Timeline (deadlines)
• Use of products
• Desired outcomes
• Testing
• The facilitators will be charged with educating the homeowners on the same principles.
In addition, the prototypes will be piloted in three to five households in Lapland to test
effectiveness of the solution. Outcomes will be measured against baseline established in
the analysis portion of the project.

8. Evaluation
• A formative evaluation will be completed after each step of this
process. For example, after the development and design, there will
be changes to the solution based on practical application in the
field. (See above.)
• One month after completion a survey will be sent to homeowners to
rate their satisfaction with safe light