Digital tools VELUX for excellent design of every building

Architects skillfully connect artistic vision and science to turn their clients' dreams into reality. With the ability to design buildings that last for centuries, architects have the opportunity—and also the responsibility—to shape our shared future. The VELUX group, a manufacturer of roof windows and a global expert in utilizing natural light, recognizes the key role of architects and reaffirms its commitment to support them every step of the way. With a range of high-quality products (roof windows, skylights, and light tubes) and digital tools that connect aesthetics with sustainability and can analyze light and space to maximize potential in accordance with today's standards, VELUX is a reliable partner in the pursuit of architectural excellence.

Architects Shape the Future

Heating and cooling buildings account for 40% of energy consumption in the EU today¹. Architects, equipped with expertise and an inspiring vision, play a crucial role in creating a sustainable future by recognizing the power of natural light, fresh air, and a healthy indoor climate for achieving mental well-being. The VELUX group collaborates with architects to offer a range of modern solutions based on Danish design principles that enrich projects with natural light. In addition to its innovative products (roof windows, skylights, or light tubes), VELUX provides a suite of digital tools and services to streamline the design process and enhance project efficiency, allowing architects to harness the full potential of every space.

Digital Tools Optimize Natural Light Usage

The user-friendly, award-winning Daylight Visualizer is a professional software tool for analyzing and simulating lighting conditions in buildings. This intuitive program developed by experts at VELUX allows architects and designers to create visualizations and photometric analyses, determine daylight factors, and process year-round balances and solar studies.

The Daylight Visualizer helps architects bring their designs to life and become masters of daylight even in the design phase, simplifying their decision-making regarding the use of natural light in both small and large projects. Accurate simulations of daylight are ideal for assessing compliance with the European standard for daylight in buildings EN 17037 and are fully compatible with their preferred BIM/CAD software. This tool enables architects to create a wide range of simple 3D models featuring both roof and façade windows in just a few minutes.

The VELUX group offers a comprehensive suite of digital tools that assist architects in optimizing their designs.

The VELUX Design Guide ensures architects maximize the potential of spaces under sloping or flat roofs and provides optimal lighting solutions. In line with industry standards, this guide provides valuable assistance in effectively planning adequate sources of daylight.

The VELUX Design Guide includes the most common floor plans and room layouts under sloping roofs and advises on the best ways to light them. It also describes the installation principles for VELUX roof windows along with various "tips and tricks" for non-standard situations. Valuable resources also include descriptions of different roof shapes and the designer's "know-how" for the ergonomics of attics, as well as principles for installing windows in flat roofs and various practical tips for unusual solutions.

The design process is further facilitated by data on the number and size of skylights needed for adequate daylight according to the recommendations of the daylight standard in buildings.

The VELUX 2D and 3D CAD libraries offer valuable tools for architects, simplifying the incorporation of VELUX products into designs while providing detailed information and specifications to support the creative process.

The VELUX group has also expanded its offering in the BIM tool library, thereby increasing efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability throughout the entire lifecycle of a building.

In addition, the VELUX group offers architects virtual consultations, during which they can discuss project details with experts and obtain solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Great Design is Here

VELUX roof windows, skylights, or light tubes boast precise construction and exceptional quality, ensuring durability, weather resistance, excellent thermal insulation properties, and acoustic excellence. Architects can trust VELUX to provide reliable solutions that meet demanding standards and offer peace of mind throughout the entire design process.

As sustainability becomes a central theme in architectural debates, the VELUX group remains committed to being environmentally responsible and offering energy-efficient solutions that contribute to achieving zero energy consumption goals.

To learn more about VELUX's innovative products, design guides, and digital tools, we recommend visiting www.velux.cz/odbornici/architekti-a-projektanti/nastroje-pro-architekty

For more information, visit www.velux.cz

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[1] EU to fight energy waste with the first Heating and Cooling Strategy (europa.eu)