Daylight plays a key role in architecture, affecting not only the aesthetics of buildings, but also occupant comfort, energy efficiency and sustainability. Architects, knowing the importance of using natural light in residential construction, masterfully combine art and science, transforming their clients' dreams into a tangible reality. Wanting to make architects' work easier, the VELUX Group has developed a number of tools to assist in design.
VELUX Daylight Visualizer
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Architects shape the future
Today in the EU, buildings, through heating or cooling, account for 40% of energy consumption. It is very important to face the climate challenge and create buildings with the lowest possible negative impact on the environment. We currently spend 90% of our time indoors.
Architects recognize the need to create healthy spaces. With vision and skill, they are creating a sustainable future, prioritizing natural light, fresh air and a healthy indoor climate for the well-being of occupants.
The VELUX Group is an ally of architects in this regard. In addition to products, VELUX offers tools and professional support to streamline and simplify the design process while not restricting their creativity.
VELUX Daylight Visualizer
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Tools to support design work
The VELUX Group offers a comprehensive set of tools to enable architects to optimize projects with ease and precision.
VELUX Daylight Visualizer
is a user-friendly program that enables accurate daylight simulation. It is an extremely useful tool because it allows architects to perform light analyses at the design stage, facilitating informed daylighting decisions in projects.
The high-fidelity daylight simulations are ideal for assessing compliance with the European standard for daylight in buildings EN 17037 and are fully compatible with BIM/CAD software. The tool allows architects to generate a wide range of simple 3D models with roof and façade windows in no time.
VELUX Daylight Visualizer
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VELUX Design Guide
is a design guide that helps architects maximize the potential of spaces under pitched or flat roofs, also showing examples of how to properly furnish and light them. With recommendations in line with industry standards, the guide is a valuable aid to optimal daylighting planning.
The Design Guide examines the most common room layouts under a pitched or flat roof and includes information on how best to light them, as well as rules for installing VELUX roof windows with various tips for non-standard situations. Descriptions and shapes of roof types and designer "know-how" on attic ergonomics are also valuable tools in the Design Guide.
VELUX Daylight Visualizer
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3D and 2D CAD libraries
provide valuable assistance to architects, facilitating the seamless application of VELUX products in projects while providing detailed information and specifications to support the process.
The VELUX Group has expanded its tools to include BIM objects, which are increasingly used in Revit and ArchiCAD.
To learn more about VELUX's innovative products, design guides and digital tools, architects should visit VELUX.co.uk.
