Velux in London

Velux at a glance

Founded

1941, by Villum Kann Rasmussen in Copenhagen; VELUX registered as a trademark in 1942

Name

From VE for ventilation and LUX, the Latin word for light

Ownership

The VELUX Group is owned by VKR Holding A/S, wholly owned by VILLUM FONDEN and the Kann Rasmussen family

In the UK

VELUX Company Ltd, first incorporated in the UK in 1954, covers the United Kingdom and Ireland

Products

Pitched roof windows, flat roof windows and skylights, sun tunnels, roof balconies and terraces, blinds and shutters

For architects

BIM objects, CAD drawings, the VELUX Daylight Visualizer and RIBA-approved CPD

Through Faura

Specification and trade ordering at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (by appointment)

Velux through Faura

Faura specifies VELUX roof glazing and blinds as part of loft conversions, extensions and refurbishments, coordinated with the interior scheme.

What VELUX makes

VELUX solutions bring daylight and fresh air into homes and buildings, from roof windows and sun tunnels to blinds and shutters. The UK range is organised into roof windows for pitched roofs, flat roof windows, solar and electric solutions, blinds and shutters, roof balconies and terraces, and sun tunnels.

Roof windows · Flat roof windows · Blinds and shutters · Sun tunnels

Conservation roof windows for period homes

The VELUX heritage conservation roof window was designed with conservation officers and architects for buildings of historical value. It has black, slim profiles with a classic cast-iron look, a central vertical glazing bar, a top-hung opening with a winding-style handle, and glass-to-edge glazing that sits flush to the slates. The standard conservation roof window, also black with a glazing bar, comes in top-hung or centre-pivot versions.

VELUX notes that roof windows in a conservation area may need local permissions, and recommends that roof glazing covers 15–20% of a room's floor area.

Conservation roof windows

Flat roofs and extensions

• Curved glass rooflight: a curved glass top lets rainwater drain off even on 0° roof pitches, with a slim frame and invisible sash for maximum daylight, in fixed, solar and electric versions.
• Modular Skylights: prefabricated modules for large areas of glazing, up to six modules in a Longlight solution, in fixed and venting units with automated ventilation and optional blinds in grey, white or black.
• Sun tunnels: light tubes for spaces that windows cannot reach, for pitched roofs of 15–60° and flat roofs of 0–15°.

Curved glass rooflight · Modular Skylights

Solar and electric control

VELUX solar and electric roof windows open and close at the touch of a button, from a wall-mounted switch or the VELUX app. An integrated rain sensor closes the window when it rains, and a 5, 10 or 15-minute timer airs a room and then closes it automatically.

Solar and electric roof windows

History

Villum Kann Rasmussen set up V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen in 1941, and within a year was supplying roof windows to convert school lofts into daylit classrooms. He registered VELUX as a trademark in 1942, the roof window was patented in 1948, and the company went on to establish sales and production in Great Britain, France, the USA and Canada.

About us · History

Specifying VELUX through Faura

1. 01
   Plan the daylightBook a private visit to the Residency in Westminster and plan roof glazing, blinds and finishes together with the interior scheme.
2. 02
   Choose the productsFaura selects roof windows or rooflights, glazing, operation (manual, solar or electric) and blinds for each opening.
3. 03
   Technical packageVELUX BIM objects, CAD and DWG installation details and design guides support your drawings and building-control submissions.
4. 04
   Order and deliveryFaura orders the specified VELUX products and coordinates delivery with the project's installer.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I specify or buy VELUX in London?

Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order VELUX roof windows, rooflights and blinds through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment.

Where is VELUX from?

VELUX is Danish. Villum Kann Rasmussen founded the company in Copenhagen in 1941, and the VELUX Group is owned by VKR Holding A/S. In the UK, VELUX Company Ltd covers the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Can I get VELUX CAD or BIM files?

Yes. VELUX BIM and 3D objects are available from bimobject.com, and technical drawings in CAD and DWG from installationdetail.velux.com. VELUX also offers design guides, technical datasheets and the VELUX Daylight Visualizer for daylight calculations.

Can I install VELUX roof windows in a conservation area?

VELUX says roof windows can be installed in a conservation area, subject to local regulations and permissions. Its heritage conservation roof window was designed with conservation officers and architects to suit historical buildings.

Which VELUX window suits a flat roof?

VELUX flat roof windows include curved glass, flat glass and standard glass rooflights, domes and Modular Skylights. The curved glass rooflight lets rainwater drain off even on 0° roof pitches.

Do VELUX electric roof windows close when it rains?

Yes. VELUX solar and electric roof windows have an integrated rain sensor that closes the window automatically when it rains, and can be controlled from a wall switch or the VELUX app.

How large should roof windows be?

VELUX recommends that the roof window solution covers 15–20% of the room's floor area for the best effect. Faura confirms sizes with the project's drawings.

Does VELUX offer CPD for architects?

Yes. VELUX runs RIBA-approved CPD sessions on daylight, ventilation, regulations and roof window design.

How much does VELUX cost?

It depends on the product, size, glazing, operation and blinds. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.

What are the lead times for VELUX?

Lead times depend on the products and configuration. Faura confirms timing for each order.