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The VELUX Group syncs up with Apple HomeKit

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August

2016

| 04:27 America/New_York

Apple HomeKit, which now has its very own app, offers a simple and secure way to set up and control home automation from the palm of your hand. Bringing the internet of things into your home, the … Read more
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Ten regional winners of the International VELUX Award have been selected!

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July

2016

| 07:25 America/New_York

The ten regional winners showed a level of investigation and understanding of how daylight is vital for architecture and how daylight can create space. They integrated creative daylight solutions in … Read more
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VELUX Group celebrates its 75th birthday with events around the world

01

April

2016

| 07:29 America/New_York

75 years bringing light to life with continued growth Read more

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Winners of VKR75 Painting Competition Announced

2016

The VKR Group, parent company of the VELUX Group, awarded first, second and third place in its painting competition to Eva Navarro from Spain, Shuwen Yang from China and Ruben Monakhov from Russia, at its official 75 anniversary celebrations. The …

6th VELUX Daylight Symposium highlights

September

2015

| 07:32 America/New_York

New ideas, tools and methods for design of buildings that promote happiness and health emerged at the 6 VELUX Daylight Symposium in London 2-3 September. For two days, researchers, architects, engineers and building professionals discussed how …

David Briggs takes over as new CEO of The VELUX Group from 1st January 2018, following the retirement of former CEO Jørgen Tang-Jensen. He will be based at VELUX Group head office in Hørsholm, Denmark. The change in leadership was first announced …

May

2016

| 04:00 America/New_York

Daylight Boosts Academic Performance

An extended analysis, based on a Europe-wide survey investigating the impact of school environments on children, has found that the quality of daylight conditions in classrooms have a significant effect on the pupils’ academic performance. Following …

May

2016

| 07:28 America/New_York

VELUX opens RenovActive

Following a seven-month renovation project, the VELUX Group today officially opens its latest demo building – the RenovActive house – in Brussels, Belgium. The aim is to demonstrate that climate renovation based around the Active House principles of …

April

2016

| 07:34 America/New_York

Rethinking daylight in our environment

On 2-3 September 2015, researchers, architects and other building professionals will meet in London for the 6th VELUX Daylight Symposium. The Symposium will explore the potential of daylight to drive change in the way we think and design living …