International VELUX Award 2010
Result
Overview
The Award for Students of Architecture challenges 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.
| Category | Idea Competition / Open to Students / Competition Result |
| Type | International, Idea, Students, Single-Stage, Anonymous |
| Genre | Daylight |
| Country | Denmark |
| RegDeadline | 1 February 2010 GoogleCal iCal |
| 3 May 2010 (via Online) GoogleCal | |
| Eligibility | Students during the study year 2009/10 |
| Target Field | Projects prepared during the study year 2009/10 |
Description
An open-minded dialogue on the ”Light of Tomorrow” requires experimental approaches and free thinking. Therefore, the Award seeks to explore the boundaries of daylight in architecture, including aesthetics, functionality, sustainability, and the interaction between buildings and environment. The Award is not restricted to the use of VELUX products.
Jury
Not yet announced
Prize
The total prize money is 30,000 Euro.
1st prize: minimum 8,000 for the student(s) Euro and 2,000 Euro for the tutor(s)
2nd prize: minimum 4,000 for the student(s) Euro and 1,000 Euro for the tutor(s)
Up to 10 projects in total will be shortlisted for honourable mention and an award trophy.
The jury may award special prizes for categories or themes.
The prize winners and one team member from the honourable mentions and the special prizes will be invited to the ceremony where prizes and trophies will be presented.
Entry Fee
None
Entries
2 A1 boards (pdf) and a A4 document (maximum 800 words, pdf)
Timetable
The jury meeting: June 2010
The Award ceremony: October 2010
Links
Past winners
Organizer
VELUX
Official Website
http://iva.velux.com/