HORSHOLM, Denmark, October 1 /PRNewswire/ --

- The International VELUX Award Challenges Students of Architecture
Worldwide to Work With Daylight in Architecture Under the Theme "Light of
Tomorrow".

The International VELUX Award 2008 opens for registration on 1 October
and encourages students of architecture worldwide to work with daylight in
architecture.

- Our vision is to promote daylight, fresh air and quality of life. The
Award wants to encourage and challenge students of architecture to explore
the theme of sunlight and daylight in its widest sense to create a deeper
understanding of this specific and ever-relevant source of light and energy.
All student projects will be evaluated by a jury consisting of recognized
architects who represent different perspectives on architecture and daylight
as well as different geographies, says Project Manager Lone Feifer.

The Award contains no specific categories, no requirements to the use of
any specific materials or VELUX products. Projects may include everything
from building design to the rethinking of daylight in urban living contexts
or more abstract concepts. Projects may focus on e.g. aesthetics,
functionality, sustainability or the interaction between buildings and the
environment.

Close cooperation between students and teachers

The Award recognizes students of architecture as well as their teachers.
Student projects must be backed by a teacher from a school of architecture,
and winning students as well as their teachers are awarded as a winning team.
The total prize money of the Award is 30,000 Euros. The winners will be
announced and celebrated at an Award event scheduled to take place in
November 2008 in Europe.

Building relationships

The Award is an essential element in the VELUX strategy to focus on the
qualitative aspects of natural light in buildings and to strengthen the
relevance of the company's products. The International VELUX Award takes
place every second year and is part of the continuous VELUX effort to
establish close relations with building professionals - not least architects
and educational institutions.

- We seek an open-minded dialogue on the light of tomorrow with
experimental approaches and free thinking. In 2006, the Award received 557
projects from 53 countries - which was a doubling of entries compared to
2004. The fact that so many students chose to participate and that the jury
awarded 20 winners from 12 different countries underlines the worldwide
relevance of the discussion of daylight and architecture, says Project
Manager Lone Feifer.

The award is organized in cooperation with the International Union of
Architects (UIA) and the European Association for Architectural Education
(EAAE).

Students must register their intention to participate before 8 March 2008
and submit their projects before 8 May 2008. More information and current
updates can be found at velux.com/iva.

About The VELUX Group

VELUX creates better living environments with daylight and
fresh air through the roof. Our product programme contains a wide range of
roof windows and skylights, along with solutions for flat roofs. In addition,
VELUX offers many types of decoration and sun screening, roller shutters,
installation products, products for remote control and thermal solar panels
for installation in roofs. VELUX, which has manufacturing companies in 10
countries and sales companies in more than 40 countries, is one of the
strongest brands in the global building materials sector and its products are
sold in most parts of the world. The VELUX Group has around 9,500 employees
and is owned by VKR Holding A/S. VKR Holding A/S is a limited company wholly
owned by foundations and family. For more details, visit http://www.velux.com

For further information, please contact:

    Corporate Communication Manager
    Lone Ellersgaard
    VELUX A/S
    Horsholm
    +45-45-16-48-18
    lone.ellersgaard@velux.com