Hi,
A first time poster, I have an idea for a building project, but I'm a bit stuck on the physics aspect of it and would like to know other people's opinions and ideas on how I can find a solution.
I've googled unfortunately to no avail.
I am looking for a way to project light downwards into a series of underground rooms.
I like the idea of being able to grow plants in each room, and would like for the bottom room to be lined with turf.
So my idea is this: I've seen chicken farmers put 2L coke bottles full of water into the roofs of chicken coops to reflect light into them.
This works really well, and I think I'd like something similar for the roof of my conservatory.
I've definitely got my work cut out for me, and think some sort of tetrahedral shaped glass blocks might do well at refracting the light down and out inside enough for the light to be carried to the bottom.
What ideas have you guys got on what I could use for the roofing?
As a chemistry student I'm not so well-read on physics, especially light, but think there must be a solution to carry the light down effectively.
I think there should be a way to focus the light downwards some way? But I'm not sure what to google for.
Look forward to hearing any ideas.
Thanks
Arius