IVA 2008 is now open for registration - International VELUX Award

The International VELUX Award 2008 for Students of Architecture is now open for registration

On 1 October 2007, the International VELUX Award 2008 opens for registration, encourages students of architecture worldwide to work with daylight in architecture and to explore the theme of sunlight and daylight in its widest sense to create a deeper understanding of this specific and everrelevant source of light and energy.

All student projects will be evaluated by a jury consisting of recognized architects who represent different perspectives on architecture and daylight as well as different geographies.

To take part in the Award, students of architecture need to register before 28 March 2008. The Award recognizes students of architecture as well as their teachers. Student projects must be backed by a teacher from a school of architecture, and winning students as well as their teachers are awarded as a winning team. 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 Europe November 2008.

The award is organized in cooperation with the International Union of Architects (UIA) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE).

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