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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-beingThe 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 InnovationDaylight & 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 PhilosophyDwelling 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 practiceFreedom 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 PhilosophyDesigned 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 practiceLight 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 practiceCreative 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 viewpointsLight 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 InnovationDynamics 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-beingTwenty-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-beingNight 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 practiceUsing 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 PhilosophyDaylighting and the Senses: Tactile Design Processes Fostering Biophilia
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