The power of daylight and fresh air

More daylight and fresh air in your home provide a pleasant, healthy and fresh living environment, an inspirational working environment and an efficient learning environment. A comfortable indoor climate allows you to get the best out of yourself and your home.

Healthy living

The need for daylight and fresh air

On average a family adds 10 litres of moisture to the air in a house through cooking, showering and cleaning.
Approximately 10 to 50% of buildings struggle with moisture levels that are too high and as a result an increased risk of the spreading of allergies.
Humans breathe in and out 22,000 times per day. And often poor quality air.
30% of all houses have a poor indoor climate. This is sometimes called sick building syndrome.

More daylight and fresh air provide more comfort and better health

Adequate daylight has a positive effect on mood and fatigue
The correct daily dose of daylight and darkness is good for health and rest
An environment with a lot of daylight allows children and adults to work up to 15% more productively and more concentrated
Ventilating your home for 5 minutes 2-4 times a day gives it sufficient fresh air for a healthy indoor climate

European Research

Healthy Homes Barometer 2015

The importance of a comfortable indoor climate is underlined by the Healthy Homes Barometer 2015. This is a European study which is carried out annually by the VELUX Group. The Barometer gives a picture of the extent to which Europeans are concerned about a healthy living environment and how they view certain aspects of it.

A significant conclusion is the fact that Europeans consider a healthy home more important to their health than stopping smoking or taking up smoking. That's why it's now time for us to start seeing our homes as a significant part of a healthy lifestyle.

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