VELUX Modular Skylights
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VELUX Modular Skylights Daylight solutions for public and commercial buildings

Front cover: Genmab, Research Facility of Biotechnology, Utrecht, The Netherlands Advanced, innovative and proven When you’ve developed a product with potential to change the way rooflights are designed, specified, installed and operated for years to come, you’re bound to use bold descriptors, such as the three keywords above. As we’ve begun to describe just how special our rooflights are, though, it’s become abundantly clear that they more than live up to these descriptors. When VELUX modular skylights were first introduced in 2011, they were the first prefabricated rooflights,...

Above: Atrium Longlight in DSV Headquarters, Hedehusene, Denmark This is our contribution in terms of pushing the prefabrication of sophisticated building elements forward. Paul Kalkhoven Senior partner at Fosters + Partners VELUX Commercial

Atrium Longlight, Wiebengacomplex, Groningen, The Netherlands. Ridgelights in De Assenburg Shopping Mall, Bimmel, The Netherlands.

Index VELUX Modular Skylightsl 6 One-step approach to daylight, ventilation and indoor comfort Unique features for great daylight design __ 9 Advanced daylight and heat control _ 10 Several intelligent control options _ 11 The Solutions Functions One size fits all _ 19 Material, Colours & Design! 22 Ridgelight at 5° with Beams 38 Sun screening - Roller blinds _ 62 Sun screening - External awning blinds_ 63 Sun screening - Electrochrome glass__ 65 Smoke ventilation and wind deflector _ 66 VELUX Daylight Visualizer _ 77

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A one-step approach to daylight, ventilation and indoor comfort Somfy Lighthouse, Verrière-Somfy, France Daylight solutions for sustainable buildings Understanding how the indoor climate impacts health and comfort is vital to new building design, as well as, renovation projects. The modular features of our rooflights make it possible to achieve the best product classifications. 8

Unique features for great daylight design German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn, Germany Quite simple with a curved and slim design Venting modules are fitted with a fully integrated chain actuator that allows automatic ventilation in the room. The actuator can be connected to an intelligent control system that closes the module automatically in case of rain or strong winds. In the closed position, there's no visual difference between fixed and venting modules. VELUX Commercial

Integrated sun screening to control glare and heat Siemens Head Office, Ballerup, Denmark Advanced daylight and heat control with integrated roller blinds Specially-designed roller blinds (optional) protect against solar glare and excessive heating. The fully-integrated blinds employ thin wires to hover beneath the pane, creating the sensation of a free-floating window shade. Blinds are automatic and can be programmed to respond to luminosity and temperature.

VELUX INTEGRA® or Open System ATP Huset, Vordingborg, Denmark Choose between several intelligent control options VELUX INTEGRA® uses the INTEGRA wall-switch to operate venting modules and blinds. Alternatively the modular skylight system can be controlled with an open system solution, connected to ± 24 V DC. Options include io-homecontrol® compatible systems and common building automation fieldbus systems. io-homecontrol ® provides advanced and secure radio technology that is easy to install. io-homecontrol ® labelled products communicate with each other, improving comfort, security and...

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The Module The advantages of a truly prefabricated modular system Prefabricated modularity offers a great number of advantages, at every step in the process. From planning and design to the moment the roof is sealed off with magnificent skylights. Modularity offers: – Known performance, classifications and behaviour, easing the specification phase. – Predictability of time frame and estimation of manpower in the installation phase. – Security for years to come through support and maintenance. – Clarity and speed for all implicated stakeholders in the building process. Modularity is a...

The System The modules fit perfectly together to create a seamless, watertight system From order placement to on-site delivery, VELUX modular skylights are designed, manufactured and packaged to support a streamlined installation process. The easy installation process allows you to seal off the roof within days - regardless of the weather - letting you get to work inside the building with speed and efficiency. See more on fast and easy installation on page 68. Up to 3 times faster installation* *Than other rooflights. Proven by installers on construction sites VELUX Commercial

The Solutions The versatile skylight system allows you to create a range of different designs for a variety of commercial buildings, such as shopping malls, offices, schools, cultural buildings, public spaces and healthcare facilities. Mono pitched solutions Dual pitched solutions Ridgelight at 5° with Beams

Step solutions Step solutions Atrium solutions Step Ridgelight 5 - 25° on Girder Atrium Ridgelight at 5° with Beams VELUX Commercial

Functions Modular skylights are available as fixed and venting modules. Due to a hidden chain actuator, fixed and venting skylight modules are visually identical in the closed position. Venting modules are top-hung and exists in comfort and smoke ventilation versions. Smoke ventilation modules are dual function ventilators and can thus be used for both comfort and smoke ventilation. All smoke ventilation modules sizes are approved for smoke ventilation in accordance with EN 12101-2:2003. Fixed skylight module Code: HFC Motorized comfort venting skylight module Code: HVC Actuator chain...

The unique bracket system that makes every single module fit all our solutions Designing with VELUX modular skylights is like a helping hand in your design process. The secret is our patented and unique bracket system – but what does this mean for you? Greater speed, freeing up more time for the fun stuff: designing and creating. For a faster and more value-driven design process The modularity of our skylights makes your design process much more straightforward. Use our CAD freeware tools with BIM objects. Just drag, drop and multiply – quickly, easily and accurately. Read about VELUX...