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A World of Architecture Students is Ready
HOERSHOLM,
- No Fewer Than 2,119 Architecture Students From 484 Schools of Architecture in 68 Countries Have Signed up for the International VELUX Award 2008 for Students of Architecture
The Award wants to encourage students of architecture to explore the theme of sunlight and daylight in its widest sense to create a deeper understanding of this specific and ever-relevant source of light and energy. The theme is "Light of Tomorrow" and there are no demands on choice of materials or products.
It has inspired 2,119 students from 484 schools of architecture in 68 countries to register and they have from now until 18 May to complete their project. The winners and honourable mentions will be elected by a jury comprising six internationally acclaimed architects and a VELUX representative: Hani Rachid (US), Matthias Sauerbruch (
The jury will meet in
"We are happy and proud to know that so many students registered for the Award. It tells us that working with daylight in architecture is truly inspiring and we are excited to view the projects", says corporate marketing director,
In 2006, 2,037 students from more than 500 schools in 92 countries signed up for the competition. 557 projects from 225 schools in 53 countries were submitted, twice the number of the 2004 competition. The jury selected 20 winners from 12 countries.
Submissions for the International VELUX Award can concern everything from building design and new-thinking of the use of daylight in an urban context to more abstract concepts. They can also concentrate on such aspects as aesthetics, functionality and sustainability.
The competition is directed at both architect students and their teachers. The student projects must be backed by a teacher from a school of architecture. The total prize money is
The competition is organised together with the International Union of Architects (UIA) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE). Read more at http://www.velux.com/iva and view all submitted projects after the jury meeting at the end of June.
About VELUX
VELUX creates better living environments with daylight and fresh air through the roof. Our product programme contains a wide range of roof windows and skylights, along with solutions for flat roofs. In addition, VELUX offers many types of decoration and sun screening, roller shutters, installation products, products for remote control and thermal solar panels for installation in roofs. VELUX, which has manufacturing companies in 10 countries and sales companies in just under 40 countries, is one of the strongest brands in the global building materials sector and its products are sold in most parts of the world. The VELUX Group has more than 10,000 employees and is owned by VKR Holding A/S. VKR Holding A/S is a limited company wholly owned by foundations and family. For more details, visit http://www.velux.com.
To know more contact: Corporate press manager Lone Ellersgaard, telephone: +45-45-16-48-18, e-mail: press@velux.com. VELUX A/S, Aalsdalsvej 99, DK-2970 Hoersholm,
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