VELUX Commercial Blog

The VELUX Commercial blog area is where you will find information covering all aspects of daylight and ventilation design and skylight installation within industrial, commercial and public buildings.

So that you can find information relevant to your needs, our blog posts, written using our knowledge and expertise, are split into the categories below. From sustainable building design to office ventilation strategies we guide you through the key aspects of transforming spaces into healthy and inspiring places using daylight and fresh air.

Aerial view of a large glass dome structure surrounded by greenery
Renovation

Magnificent domes shining in a new light across Europe

Center Parcs has long been a pioneer in the concept of holiday parks, creating destinations that bring families closer to nature while offering comfort and convenience. What began near Reuver as a simple idea, combining natural surroundings with modern amenities, has grown into a European network that enchants guests with a unique mix of outdoor activities, indoor entertainment, and relaxing accommodations.

Bright school interior featuring a glass roof atrium that fills the space with natural daylight

VELUX Commercial offers advanced controls (io-homecontrol®) for managing blinds and ventilation with Modular Skylights, enhancing indoor comfort for building occupants. Alternatively, Modular Skylights can be integrated with Open Systems to connect with modern building management and NSHEV systems. This enables heat and smoke extraction, delivering both everyday comfort and automatic fire protection for users and buildings alike.

Interior view with the glass roof system of the BELVAL ICONE building in Luxemburg

In today's commercial building sector, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become more than just a trend—it's a business imperative. Studies show that buildings incorporating natural daylighting solutions can reduce lighting energy usage by 20-60% while significantly improving occupant productivity and wellbeing. Skylights stand at the forefront of this revolution, offering a powerful combination of energy savings, aesthetic appeal, and human-centric benefits that make them essential components in modern sustainable building design.

VELUX Modular Skylights Northlights at the Promega Logistics Center

When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, understanding the U-value of building components is crucial. U-value is a key factor in determining the thermal performance of our products, too.

Main pool in the Romont Cultural and Sports Complex

The architecture of swimming pools has many challenges with regards to the use of materials and design. With proper planning and installation, skylights can significantly enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your pool area.

Hessenwaldschule with daylight

How do you design and operate a healthy building? Answers to these questions can be found in an increasing number of methodologies and rating schemes that have seen the light around the world in recent years. They all share the ambition to strengthen the health and well-being of building users. Yet, they vary widely in terms of their overall scope, the metrics they use as proof of performance, and the weight that they put on the different phases in a building’s life cycle. The following chronological overview presents a selection of the most important and forward-looking tools, as well as their underlying methodologies.

xeter College featuring skylights and showing the impact of the light from the roof

Did you know that well-designed classrooms have a significant influence on academic performance? Studies have found that improved physical characteristics of classrooms can boost the learning outcomes of students.

eBook: Guide to Daylighting and EN 17037