Since the advent of cities, architects have looked for ways to bring nature into the spaces that they design. As the world becomes more and more urbanized and our immediate surroundings are more concrete than greenery, finding ways to bring the outdoors in is increasingly difficult. This is where
VELUX is a world leader in creating products that bring daylight and fresh air into domestic and
Not only do they have a detail-oriented design, but the Modular Skylights, like VELUX’s full product range, are also extremely
Being both a prefabricated and modular system makes the skylight’s installation time significantly lower than comparable products. Flashing and mounting are factory supplied with VELUX’s Modular Skylight, making it a single-specification production and ensuring that it performs optimally.
Even though they are prefabricated, VELUX’s Modular Skylights are also highly adaptable. Available in six configurations, the skylights can be effortlessly integrated into any commercial or residential building design. The optional integrated electric roller blinds add to both the adaptability and performance of the units, as they give users the ability easily and efficiently customize their indoor climates by controlling daylight, heat, and glare, according to the time of day, season, and personal preferences. The blinds are available in three colours that are suited any interior aesthetic. Similarly, optional electrically operated venting modules allow inhabitants to change how much fresh air enters the interior environment at any given time. Together, these features allow architects to allow to design spaces that bring in natural light and are connected to the natural environment, while still allowing inhabitants a way to prioritize their individual comfort.
Many of Toronto-based architect Omar Gandhi’s signature projects use natural light as an architectural feature — during VELUX’s seventh Daylight Symposium, he explains how he uses daylight to create spaces imbued with a strong sense of narrative. For the award-winning
Gandhi’s work exemplifies the virtues of bringing natural light into indoor spaces in thoughtful ways that adds to the architecture. VELUX’s Modular Skylights allow architects and designers to bring their visions of well-lit and well-ventilated spaces to life without compromising on design, budget or timeline.
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