Velux has been honored with an Architecture MasterPrize Award in the Hardware, Doors & Windows category. The company’s recently launched Velux Skylight System won the “Best of the Best” recognition, the program’s highest distinction.
Award details
The Architecture MasterPrize is a comprehensive architecture awards programs, recognizing outstanding innovation across the built environment. The 2025 jury included renowned architects, designers, and industry professionals who evaluated submissions from more than 70 countries and recognized fewer than 40 visionary products that advance design worldwide.
Only five products received the “Best of the Best” designation, including the Velux Skylight System.
Product details
The skylight includes a pre-installed, solar-powered shade that operates via remote control, giving homeowners full control over the light, an upgrade that directly addresses one of the most common customer requests, according to Velux. When closed, the double-pleated, room-darkening shade provides up to 46% improvement in thermal values and up to 43% improvement in solar heat gain, contributing to greater energy efficiency and year-round comfort. Coordinating shade use during periods of extreme heat or cold further optimizes energy consumption throughout the home.
The venting model also improves indoor air quality by enabling passive ventilation, while built-in rain sensors and smart-home integration provide peace of mind and convenience.
“Winning the ‘Best of the Best’ designation from the Architecture MasterPrize is an extraordinary honor and a meaningful validation of the innovation, performance, and design leadership that defines the Velux Skylight System,” says Stephan Moyon, president of Velux America/Velux Canada. “This award reflects the incredible work of our entire team in creating a product that meets the highest expectations of today’s architects and homeowners, blending smart technology, energy efficiency and architectural elegance in one integrated system.
