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VELUX Skylight System Named Sustainable Product of the Year
Recognition honors innovation in energy efficiency, daylighting, and healthier home design
Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:54pm
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An award-winning skylight system that brings natural light, energy efficiency, and healthier indoor air into sustainable home design.Greenwood TodayVELUX, the global leader in skylights and daylight solutions, announced that its VELUX Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight System has been named Sustainable Product of the Year by Green Builder Media. The editorial team recognized building products that advance energy efficiency while demonstrating measurable environmental impact and relevance to today's most pressing housing challenges.
Why it matters
As expectations for home performance and comfort continue to evolve, skylights are becoming a more integral part of sustainable residential design. The VELUX Skylight System's ability to deliver natural light, improve energy efficiency, and support healthier indoor environments makes it an innovative solution for homebuilders and homeowners seeking more sustainable home features.
The details
The VELUX Skylight System brings natural light deeper into the home and reduces reliance on artificial lighting. It also includes a pre-installed, remote-controlled, room-darkening shade that can improve thermal and solar heat gain values. Positioned high in the building envelope, the skylights maximize the stack effect, allowing warm, stale air to rise and escape while drawing in cooler air below, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling while refreshing the space and improving indoor air quality.
- VELUX announced the award on April 9, 2026.
The players
VELUX
A global leader in skylights and daylight solutions.
Green Builder Media
An editorial team that recognized building products that advance energy efficiency and environmental impact.
Stephan Moyon
The president of VELUX America/VELUX Canada.
What they’re saying
“Homebuilders and homeowners alike are looking for solutions that improve comfort and efficiency without adding complexity.”
— Stephan Moyon, President of VELUX America/VELUX Canada
What’s next
The VELUX Skylight System has also received other industry recognitions, including the Architecture MasterPrize "Best of the Best" Award and the Pro Builder magazine's Most Valuable Product Award.
The takeaway
The VELUX Skylight System's ability to deliver natural light, improve energy efficiency, and support healthier indoor environments makes it an innovative and award-winning solution for sustainable home design. As homeowners and builders seek more efficient and comfortable home features, skylights like this one are becoming an increasingly important part of the equation.
