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Unhealthy homes cause illness, flu-like symptoms and fatigue

WebEuropeans who live in unhealthy homes experience worse overall health, as well as suffering flu-like symptoms and fatigue more often, a new study from VELUX and …

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New Healthy Buildings Barometer 2024

WebIndoor health and comfort in European buildings are severely lagging. One in four Europeans resides in buildings where indoor air quality falls below national standards …

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Fresh air at home more important than exercise

WebNo healthy home, no healthy life. Fresh air and plenty of daylight in the home are two surprising top scorers when Europeans are asked about what is important for their …

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Natural ventilation, sunlight and cleanliness can reduce infection

WebBefore the development of antibiotics; ventilation, natural light, and cleanliness were the means to keep infection under control. However, the findings of Dr. Richard Hobday's …

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VELUX Group commits to sustainable buildings and communities

WebT he Build for Life concept is expanded in a Compass Model, outlining seven strategic drivers – flexibility, quality, environment, health, community, local, affordability …

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Daylight has a healthy influence on humans

WebThe daylight experts presented recent research findings, concluding that daylight has a vital influence on human health. Daylight is a powerful link to nature and its potential is not …

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6th VELUX Daylight Symposium highlights

WebNew ideas, tools and methods for design of buildings that promote happiness and health emerged at the 6 th VELUX Daylight Symposium in London 2-3 September. For two …

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Study shows how unhealthy homes and schools negatively impact …

WebAn alarming 26 million – or 1 out of 3 - children in Europe live in unhealthy homes, with deficiencies like dampness or mould, darkness, excess noise and cold. If exposed to all …

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PhD students create the first ever international network on daylight

Web30 PhD students from nine countries gathered on Tuesday 3 May in Lausanne during the VELUX Group's fourth Daylight Symposium to debate their research. The Academic …

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Future generations face health risks from life indoors

WebEurope/Copenhagen. Future generations face health risks from life indoors. The Indoor Generation. New Indoor Generation spends 90% of time the indoors. Indoor air can be …

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Too few remember to air out in the depths of winter

Web2. Create a through draft for 5-10 minutes by opening several windows. The air will then be changed very quickly without the room becoming cold. 3. If you have one or more roof …

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Sustainable buildings are critical for a resilient society

WebWhy sustainable buildings are critical for a resilient society. In its recent Energy Efficiency First Principle (EE1) Guidelines, the European Commission recognised human health as …

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Global survey finds we’re lacking fresh air and natural light, as we

WebThe survey of 16,853 adults across 15 countries, across Europe and North America, found that despite 90% of respondents stating that they would enjoy spending …

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December 21: The Shortest Day of The Year

WebThe winter solstice occurs on Friday 21 December.About the shortest day of the year The shortest day of the year, more formally known as the winter solstice, is the day of the …

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9th VELUX Daylight Symposium to take place in November 2021

WebThe VELUX Group will be hosting its 9th VELUX Daylight Symposium as a digital event, which will take place on November 15-19 under the theme `Bridging research and …

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VELUX Group presents more sustainable homes

WebThe VELUX Group and partners open the doors to Living Places Copenhagen – seven prototypes that show how we can develop sustainable buildings with a three times lower …

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VELUX Group joins global push for governments to take nature …

WebThis united commitment comes on the same day as the UN General Assembly adopts its 75th Declaration that recognises the urgent need for Member States to act to protect our …

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D/A Magazine nominated for two awards

WebThe Daylight/Architecture Magazine, published by the VELUX Group, is nominated for the European Best of Corporate Publishing Award 2015 and for the Swedish Golden Egg 2015.

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