VELUX proud to continue partnership with UK's Housing Design Awards
2nd August 2024 — VELUX is delighted to announce its continued support for the Housing Design Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year of partnership since 2020. The Housing Design Awards were established by the UK government in 1948, the same year the NHS was launched, to emphasise the vital link between good housing design and public health. This heritage resonates strongly with VELUX's vision of promoting healthy homes through innovative design.
Richard Williams, Senior Architect Development Manager at VELUX, stated: "Our partnership with the Housing Design Awards reflects our commitment to fostering healthy and sustainable living environments. Good design is at the heart of both VELUX and the Housing Design Awards, and we are proud to support an initiative that recognises projects making a real difference to people's lives."
The Housing Design Awards are run by Design For Homes, a social enterprise that provides support and consultancy services to the building industry.
David Birkbeck, CEO of Design for Homes, added: ”the VELUX support has been instrumental in helping us uphold the integrity and impact of the Housing Design Awards. Their dedication to quality and health aligns perfectly with the values we champion in the awards."
The Housing Design Awards continue to be a unique fixture in the UK, backed by the government and major housing and professional institutes. Unlike many other awards, the judges physically visit each project to ensure the highest standards are met, underscoring the rigorous evaluation process. This year, 180 projects were submitted, with nearly 50 schemes shortlisted. The winners will be announced on 12 September 2024.
For more information including details of the 2024 finalists, visit hdawards.org.
About the VELUX Group:
VELUX roof windows have been bringing daylight and fresh air into peoples’ homes around the world for more than 80 years, creating better living environments. We offer a range of products including roof windows and modular skylights, decorative blinds, sun screening products, and roller shutters, as well as installation and smart home solutions. They help create bright, healthy, and energy-efficient places for people who live, work, learn, and play under the roof. We work globally – with sales and manufacturing operations in 37 countries and around 11,700 employees worldwide. The VELUX Group is owned by VKR Holding A/S, a limited company wholly owned by non-profit, charitable foundations (THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS) and family. In 2022, the VELUX Group had a total revenue of EUR 2.99 billion, VKR Holding had a total revenue of EUR 4.29 billion, and THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS donated EUR 181 million in charitable grants.
For more information about the VELUX Group, visit velux.co.uk