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A collection of inspirational articles and lectures – all related to daylight in architecture.
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We "forget that night is half our life,” writes Paul Bogard as he argues for lighting design that balances natural light during both the day and the night.Health and Well-being
The Magic of the Night
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Presentation from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Paris on 9 October 2019 by Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg.Research and Innovation
Daylight & the Indoor Microbiome
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Juhani Pallasmaa reflects on the miracles that light and shadow perform in great architecture and art to enhance the lives of human beings.Design Philosophy
Dwelling in Light: Tactile, emotive and life enhancing light
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Lecture from the 7th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Berlin on 3-4 May 2017 by Anne Lacaton.Best practice
Freedom of use
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Jakob Schoof spoke to Daylight Award for Daylight in Architecture Winner Steven Holl about his method of working and the meaning of daylight in his buildings.Design Philosophy
Designed for all senses: The architecture of Steven Holl
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Lecture from the 7th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Berlin on 3-4 May 201 by James Carpenter.Best practice
Light in the Public Realm
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Lecture from the 7th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Berlin on 3-4 May 2017 by Jakob Strømann-Andersen.Best practice
Creative Activity-based Learning and Office Environments Require a New Way of Designing Daylight
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Olafur Eliasson outlines his focus on introducing sustainably generated light to off-grid regions of the world in this interview.Discussions and viewpoints
Light as a global resource
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Lecture from the 7th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Berlin on 3-4 May 2017 by Marilyne Andersen.Research and Innovation
Dynamics of Daylighting Inside Out
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Lecture from the 7th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Berlin on 3-4 May 2017 by Dean Hawkes.Health and Well-being
Twenty-five Years of Circadian Living: a Case Study
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Why do we sleep and what happens if we don’t? Find the answers in this collection of facts and graphics.Health and Well-being
Night and Sleep - a brief overview
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Lecture from the 7th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Berlin on 3-4 May 2017 by Omar Gandhi.Best practice
Using natural light as a tool for creating a strong architectural narrative
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Lecture from the 7th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Berlin on 3-4 May 2017 by Claude DemersDesign Philosophy
Daylighting and the Senses: Tactile Design Processes Fostering Biophilia
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