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Let buildings work with nature - not against it. That, at least, is how we see it at VELUX. And it’s how Lone Feifer, Architect and Director for Sustainable Buildings at VELUX, works too. In this interview, she shares how simple design decisions — like window placement, natural ventilation and solar shading — can dramatically reduce a building’s energy demand. Because every kilowatt you don’t need to produce is a win for the climate. Read on and get inspired to design buildings that do more — with less 👇 Photos: AMUNT, Aachen

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Creating window solutions fit for an energy efficient future 💡 Swipe through as Tina Mayn, EVP of Products and Innovation at VELUX, shares three areas where we are working with partners to create window solutions fit for an energy efficient future 👇

Today, the Tour de France enters its first mountain stages, and VELUX is proud to support every rider on the way to the top - from the stage winner to the lanterne rouge - our name is on the back of every one of the riders 🚵♂️ ☀️ #VELUXonTour Photo credit: A.S.O. Charly Lopez & Maxime Delobel

As a proud partner of this year’s Tour de France, VELUX is thrilled to be part of the iconic 10 kilometer long caravan that rides ahead of the peloton 🚵♂️ Photo credit: A.S.O. Romain Laurent & Aurélien Vialatte

🚴♂️ The Tour de France has already been on for a week and what a week it has been! VELUX has been part of the race - behind every rider, through every kilometre, with our name on every bib number - how cool is that! 🙌 We're ready for the second week! Let's go ☀️ Photo credit: Charly Lopez

Circularity: converting waste streams into value streams This was one of the key takeaways from an inspiring day at the Sustainable Construction Conference in Brussels two weeks ago.   At VELUX, much of our sustainability efforts focus on decarbonisation, biodiversity, and circularity.    Circularity, in particular, holds great potential. When done right, it can contribute to decarbonisation, support biodiversity, and reduce construction waste by turning waste streams into value streams.   Fleming Voetmann, Vice President of External Relations and Sustainability at VELUX sat down with Tech for Climate Action to share his thoughts on circularity and other key topics addressed at the conference. See the full conversation here.

A roof window gives you up to three times more daylight compared to a façade window. But why is that? And how do we measure it? ☀️ More sunlight: A roof window has direct access to sunlight throughout the day, and because the sun moves across the sky during the day, roof windows receive sunlight from early morning to afternoon when the sun is low on the horizon - unlike façade windows, which can only let sunlight into your room at certain times of the day. 🌳 Less obstacles: Roof windows are less affected by obstructions compared to facade windows. With a roof window, you have a clear view of the sky, while façade windows often face obstructions such as trees and neighbouring buildings. 🎩 Higher angle of light entry: Roof windows let sunlight in at a higher angle, which means the light goes deeper into the room and can reach the room from different orientations. But how do we measure the daylight? It is measured in two metrics called “illuminance” and “luminance”, which is the amount of light received on the surface and the amount of glare reflected from a surface. These levels can be measured with a lux meter or a luminance meter, but they can also be predicted through the use of computer simulations with recognised and validated software, like the VELUX Daylight Visualizer. To determine the daylight factor, it considers: ▪️The size, distribution, location, and transmission properties of the façade and roof windows. ▪️The size and configuration of the space. ▪️The reflective properties of the internal and external surfaces. ▪️The degree to which external structures obscure the view of the sky. Either way, the best way to maximise daylight in the room is by combining façade windows with roof windows 👇 The images speak for themselves, right?

Producing more green energy alone won't meet our climate goals or solve the energy crisis. We must also use energy more intelligently, especially in buildings. Tina Mayn, EVP of Products and Innovation at VELUX, explains three areas where we are working with partners to create window solutions fit for an energy efficient future 👇 1️⃣ Advanced materials. 2️⃣ Smart technology. 3️⃣ Reducing emissions from materials.

📢 Final Call to Vote for Living Places Copenhagen – Make us a Winner! There are just a few days left to cast your vote for Living Places Copenhagen in the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025. We’re honoured to be among the finalists and now we need your support to bring home the Public Vote Prize.    Living Places Copenhagen stands for building healthy, low-carbon homes that benefit both people and planet, and your vote will help support our pioneering mission to drive change in the building industry.      Deadline to vote: 10 July 2025 at 18:00 CEST 🗳️ How to vote: ✅ Go to the Voting Platform: https://lnkd.in/ekb7WU33 ✅Find us under Strand A → “Shaping a Circular Industrial Ecosystem & Supporting Life-Cycle Thinking”  ✅Cast your vote – it only takes a minute!    Thank you for your support!