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A collection of inspirational articles and lectures – all related to daylight in architecture.
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Henry Plummer is an architectural academic who has devoted his career to researching daylight in architecture. An Emeritus Professor, he taught architectural hi...Design PhilosophyThe Architecture of Natural Light
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Prof. Russell Foster, 2020 Laureate of The Daylight Award for Research was filmed in his study at Oxford University. In the documentary “The Vital Daylight” he ...Research and InnovationThe Vital Daylight
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Presentation from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Paris on 9 October 2019 by Vivian Loftness.Health and Well-beingEnvironmental Surfing for Health, Productivity and a Resilient Future
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For decades, our buildings have been designed for optimal thermal, acoustic and visual comfort. But does this make them healthier for our species, which, after ...Health and Well-beingHealth matters: Beyond indoor comfort
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Presentation from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Paris on 9 October 2019 by Till Roenneberg.Health and Well-beingBuildings of The Future Need Light and Chronobiology
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Danish comic artist addresses why buildings aren't comfortable for all people and how indoor spaces psychologically affect us.Health and Well-beingHow Our Buildings Shape Us
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Presentation from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Paris on 9 October 2019 by Lis Heschong.Health and Well-beingVisual Delight - the Importance of Views in the Workplace
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Adrian Carter discusses two buildings that join people together regardless of background. Both cases use daylight to highlight nature and human connection.Design PhilosophyGathered in Daylight: Jørn Utzon’s Bagsværd Church & Glenn Murcutts Australian Islamic Centre.
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Presentation from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Paris on 9 October 2019 by Greg Ward.Tools and CertificationRadiance – the Interaction of Light and Matter in Building Simulations
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Presentation from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium that took place in Paris on 9 October 2019 by Hugh Dutton.Best practiceDesigning in Natural Light
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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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