On 1 October 2007 the International VELUX Award 2008 for Students of Architecture was launched inviting students from all over the world to work with daylight in architecture. The Award – now taking place for the third time – encourages students 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.
If you are a student of architecture and wish to participate in the Award you must register at www.velux.com/iva before 8 March 2008. The Award recognizes students of architecture as well as their teachers. Therefore, a teacher must back student projects from a school of architecture, and winning students as well as their teachers will be awarded as a winning team. Please read the conditions for participation in the Award brief.
A jury consisting of recognized architects who represent different perspectives on architecture and daylight as well as different geographies will evaluate all submitted projects. The total prize money of the Award is 30,000 Euros. The winners will be announced and celebrated at an Award event scheduled to take place in November 2008 in Europe.
The award is organized in cooperation with the International Union of Architects (UIA) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE).
The jury will be presented early in 2008.
Image from honorable mention in the Award 2006