Enhance architecture in flat roof buildings with daylight and fresh air

It’s relatively easy to extend a footprint for more residential living space, however in many cases this leaves behind a dark core of the building. On the other hand, flat roofs have the potential to allow daylight and fresh air into almost any area of the building, which can enhance the architecture in surprising ways and create a healthier indoor environment.

VELUX has released a New Generation of glass rooflights developed to complement flat roof architecture seamlessly and provide daylight and fresh air into any area of the building.

MAXIMUM DAYLIGHT

Today, people spend on much of their time indoors. A study by Neil E. Kleipis  respondents reported spending an average of 87% of their time in enclosed buildings. Daylight and fresh air are essential for  health and wellbeing and are vitally important for basic human function. As Charles A. Czeizler, Harvard Medical School explains: “Light impacts our circadian rhythms more powerfully than any drug”.

Rooflights can provide fresh air and up to 3 times more daylight than façade windows. The new design from VELUX provides up to 52% more daylight than previous generations. The rooflights have clean lines and a contemporary appearance both internally and externally.

With flat or curved glass options, the rooflight can cater to varying pitches of flat roofs. The flat glass is ideal for 2-15° roof pitches. The curved glass is perfect for 0-15°, both of which allow for natural rainwater drainage limiting the built-up of dirt and grime.

SUPERB INDOOR COMFORT

With both stack effect using roof lights and cross ventilation a complete air renewal can be achieved more than 10 times faster compared to mechanical ventilation.  VELUX flat  glass rooflights are available in fixed, electric, or solar operation methods. The openable variants have a silent, built-in motor with a preconnected rain sensor.

To further improve the indoor climate,  anti-heat or blackout blinds can be added, discretely fitting into the construction with no compromise on daylight, design, or view.

Combine with VELUX ACTIVE to achieve the perfect indoor climate. VELUX ACTIVE links your VELUX solar and electric products together, allowing the blinds and shutters to automatically protect your home from excessive heat, and your roof windows to open, let in a breeze and maintain a healthy air quality. Also, you control it all with the intuitive VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO app.

Find all the tools needed to get more daylight in your project :  New generation of VELUX flat rooflight