Towards healthy, resilient and sustainable architecture
We are happy to announce the 10th VELUX Daylight Symposium, which will take place on 18 September 2025 at Fængslet in Horsens, Denmark.
This year’s theme, “Towards Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Architecture,” invites researchers and industry professionals to explore the transformative power of daylight.
Imagine a world where daylight is not just a source of illumination but a beacon of health and well-being. We will delve into how natural light can heal and restore, shaping our environments and our lives. We will discuss the future of daylight legislation, envisioning policies that will guide us towards brighter, healthier living environments. Our journey will reveal how daylight can breathe new life into urban landscapes. We will explore the balance between health and sustainability, creating spaces that nurture both people and the planet. We will also focus on resilient design, offering safe and healthy havens for generations to come.
This symposium will be part of the VELUX Build for Life days, a series of events dedicated to innovation and sustainable development.
Join us as we weave together scientific knowledge and practical applications, bridging disciplines and sparking new ideas. We look forward to your participation and contributions in this enlightening journey.
20 years of Daylight Symposium
From a humble start in 2005 the VELUX Daylight Symposium has established itself as the most important, open and cross-disciplinary meeting forum for daylight enthusiasts from all over the world. The biennial symposium is where researchers, architects, lighting consultants, legislators, educators, manufacturers and more - meet each other and share knowledge and insights. The Daylight Symposium has been invaluable for bringing people together and over the course of the multiple events, participants have gotten to know each other across the world.
Venue – Fængslet in Horsens
In the heart of Horsens stands FÆNGSLET, which means "The prison" in Danish. This place, where history whispers through the walls, was once a fortress of confinement, Now, it embraces light and creativity. Sunbeams dance through iron bars, casting shadows that tell tales of the past. Here, the echoes of footsteps from bygone eras mingle with the vibrant hum of modern events. Fængslet transforms, from a symbol of solitude to a beacon of inspiration, where every corner holds a story, and every gathering ignites a spark of innovation.
Call for abstracts
We are pleased to invite researchers, practitioners and other industry professionals to submit an abstract for a presentation at the 10th VELUX Daylight Symposium. This year’s theme focuses on the critical role of daylight in fostering health, resilience, and sustainability in architecture.
The deadline for submissions is 28 February 2025.
Speakers
Stay tuned for speaker updates!
VELUX Daylight Academic Forum 2025
The Daylight Academic Forum is a networking event for Ph.D. students to discuss their research methods focusing on daylight-related issues. It offers students the chance to present their work to leading experts and peers, receiving valuable feedback for further development. The 8th VELUX Daylight Academic Forum will be held on 17 September 2025 at Aarhus University in Aarhus.
Highlights from the 8th VELUX Daylight Symposium, 2019
About the Daylight Symposium
Explore the vision and mission behind the Daylight Symposium, a biennial conference dedicated to the transformative power of daylight in architecture and design. Learn how this event brings together experts and enthusiasts to advance our understanding of natural light’s impact on our built environment.
Explore Daylight and Architecture
The website Daylight and Architecture is a global knowledge-sharing initiative that promotes daylight in architecture. Its focus is on exploring the limitless potential of daylight, and the many ways that natural light inspires architects to create and innovate.