Build For Life Conference 2021

The time for positive change is now
Build for Life is an invitation to envision a more sustainable, flexible, and healthy future by rethinking how we build

We know that the way we build today has an enormous impact on our planet, affecting humanity and the delicate ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. And, because we are spending 90% of our time indoors, today, buildings impact also our physical and mental health more than ever before.

At VELUX, we believe that we must actively address the climate and health related challenges of the 21st century and work together with the building industry to help reconnect people and planet through healthier, more sustainable buildings.
As a part of our sustainability strategy we have committed to taking measurable steps toward positive change while focusing on how buildings can help to resolve global challenges with sustainable solutions and practical action.

One way we are doing this is through Build for Life, a pioneering, multi-disciplinary initiative launched in 2021 and created to help connect people and planet through better building design.

Rediscover Build for Life Conference 2021

VELUX hosted the inaugural Build for Life Conference, a global event that brought together architects, builders, engineers, designers, planners, and other industry professionals, to accelerate the development of better building strategies.
The Build for Life Conference 2021 featured a series of keynote presentations by thought leaders, as well as panel discussions focused on relevant innovations in building design, technology, sustainability and health.

Over three days, more than 24.000 viewers from around the world attended the conference.

The Compass Stage was dedicated to forward-looking building strategies that support human well-being and environmental responsibility.
The conference’s speakers opened up a conversation on seven key industry challenges on the flexibility, quality, environment, health, community, locality and affordability of homes that can benefit both people and the planet.

Since 2005, the Daylight Symposium has been dedicated to exploring the importance of daylight in creating healthy, resilient buildings.
More than 40 recognized and emerging voices in the fields of daylight research, education, and practice shared knowledge and innovative applications on the use of daylight in building design, particularly on the health benefits for individuals and the environment.