As the built environment faces the dual challenges of sustainability and occupant wellbeing, the role of daylight solutions in commercial spaces has never been more critical. VELUX Commercial UK&I is at the forefront of this evolution, offering a comprehensive portfolio of rooflights and glass roof systems designed to meet the highest standards of performance, compliance, and architectural ambition.
Innovation in Daylight Solutions
VELUX Commercial’s modular rooflights and glass roof systems are engineered for versatility and efficiency, supporting both new build and refurbishment projects across sectors - from education and healthcare to offices and industrial facilities. With a variety of design configurations, including Monolight and Linearlight modules, our solutions can be tailored to the specific needs of any commercial building, ensuring optimal daylight penetration and visual comfort.
Our systems are available in standard and bespoke sizes, with maximum clear opening dimensions up to 1150 x 3000 mm for Monolight units. The elegant, minimalist design complements contemporary architecture, while robust construction using aluminium, glass, and timber delivers durability and longevity. All modules are double or triple glazed with LowE coatings for enhanced thermal efficiency, and feature prefabricated, insulated timber upstands for quick, weatherproof installation.
Performance and Compliance
With developing regulations - particularly the Future Homes Standard - energy efficiency has never been more at the forefront of design and build considerations. Specifiers now need to ensure that rooflight solutions deliver on stringent U-value, airtightness, and fire safety requirements. VELUX Commercial products are engineered for compliance, with whole window U-values as low as 1.7 W/m²K, ensuring outstanding energy efficiency across the complete unit.
Our rooflights are tested to EN standards for air permeability (Class 4), watertightness (Class E1200), wind load resistance (Class C5), and impact resistance (Class 4). Integrated controls and automation options, including VELUX Integra and BMS compatibility, enable seamless integration with modern building management systems. Optional accessories such as rain and wind sensors, as well as integrated blinds for heat and glare control, further enhance occupant comfort and operational efficiency.
Supporting Wellbeing and Productivity
Daylight is more than just a design feature - it’s a driver of wellbeing, productivity, and sustainability. At Trumpington Community College we worked closely with the college to deliver a daylighting solution that balanced abundant natural light with glare control - crucial for both comfort and safety on the building’s central staircase. By developing a bespoke, cost-effective diffuse glazing (now part of our semi-standard offering as OPAL Glazing HCS1137), the project not only enhanced wellbeing for students and staff but also set a new standard for sports halls and educational spaces across the UK.
Meanwhile, the UK Hydrographic Office project demonstrates how VELUX Commercial rooflights can transform a large-scale workspace. Here, daylight was maximised throughout the building’s expansive atrium and office floors, supporting employee wellbeing, boosting productivity, and helping the organisation meet its ambitious sustainability targets.
Our commitment extends beyond products. VELUX Commercial UK&I offers full technical support, from early-stage design to installation and aftercare, ensuring specifiers can deliver compliant, high-performance daylight solutions with confidence.
Partner with VELUX Commercial
As regulations evolve and expectations rise, VELUX Commercial UK&I remains your trusted partner for daylight and ventilation solutions that meet the needs of modern commercial buildings. Discover how our rooflights can transform your next project - visit our website for case studies, technical resources, and to book a free consultation.
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