FAQ

Generel questions

When will the next Award take place?

The date of registration for the International VELUX Award 2012 is on 1 October 2011. You need to register before 1 March 2012 to be able to participate. 

What does it mean that the Award is open for "students of architecture"?

The award is open to students of architecture all over the world. Every student or team of students has to be backed by a teacher at a school of architecture. The team may include other students like engineers or designers.

Can winners of previous Awards participate in the 2012 Award?

Yes, if they otherwise comply with the Award rules.

When is it possible to register for the 2012 Award?

You can register for the International VELUX Award 2012 from 1 October 2011 to 1 March 2012.

When is the deadline for submission for the 2012 Award?

Deadline for uploading of projects is 7 May 2012.

Are the projects anonymous?

Yes, all projects are anonymous until the announcement of the winners at the Award event. No names of entrants, teachers, schools or countries must appear on any part of the submitted material.

In which formats may projects be submitted?

All projects must be uploaded in specific digital format. 

Do we have to use VELUX products in the project submitted for the Award?

No, the Award is in no way restricted to the use of VELUX products. On the contrary, the Award seeks to challenge the future of daylight in the built environment with an open-minded and experimental approach.

What are the prizes?

The total prize money is 30,000 €. Number of prizes and honourable mentions will be decided by the jury. All winners will receive an Award trophy and will be invited to the Award event.

How many students participate in the International VELUX Award?

In 2010, 673 students participated and submitted their projects for the Award. The entries came from 280 schools in 55 countries.

Who is the jury?

The jury is comprised of internationally renowned architects and building professionals representing different perspectives on architecture and different geographies.

How is the evaluation process?

The jury will look through all entries. A number of entries will be shortlisted for final discussion and evaluation before the jury decides on the winners. The international VELUX Award is planned and executed in close cooperation with and according to the rules of UIA.

How are the winners announced?

The winners will be announced and celebrated at an Award event some place in Europe in October 2012. The prize winners and one team member from the honourable mentions and the special prizes will be invited to the event where prizes and trophies are presented.

Does VELUX plan to realize one or more of the project ideas?

VELUX has no stake in the concrete projects or their realisation. Therefore, all ideas are presented at the web exhibition for everybody to consult and enjoy, together forming a joint pool of knowledge and ideas for the light of tomorrow.

How does VELUX benefit from the Award?

Since VELUX was founded in 1941 we have always had a wish to facilitate the debate on natural daylight and fresh air. We are an international company with activities in more than 40 countries around the world, and we want to support the dialogue on daylight everywhere to secure the relevance of our products. We want to strengthen our cooperation with the young architects of tomorrow and with building professionals in general. We also want to strengthen the role of daylight in architecture to promote architecture that focuses on peoples’ living conditions and sustainable development in line with the VELUX brand philosophy.