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	On 1 April 1941, Danish civil engineer, entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen (1909–1993) established V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen, a company specialising in glass roofs.		On 1 April 1941, Danish civil engineer, entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen (1909–1993) established V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen, a company specialising in glass roofs.

−	One of his first commissions was for the supply of ~~[https://eroofing.co.uk/product-category/~~roof-windows~~/ roof windows]~~ for schools to convert loft spaces into classrooms. His concept was to “...make a skylight - a roof window - that is just as good as the best vertical window”. His first roof window was patented in 1942.	+	One of his first commissions was for the supply of roof windows for schools to convert loft spaces into classrooms. His concept was to “...make a skylight - a roof window - that is just as good as the best vertical window”. His first roof window was patented in 1942.

	In 1952 Rasmussen formed a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers, owner of joinery company E. Albers & v. Drathen (ALDRA) in Meldorf, West Germany. They established VELUX GmbH Bauzubehör, with the word 'VELUX' being a combination of ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light.		In 1952 Rasmussen formed a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers, owner of joinery company E. Albers & v. Drathen (ALDRA) in Meldorf, West Germany. They established VELUX GmbH Bauzubehör, with the word 'VELUX' being a combination of ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light.

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	On 1 April 1941, Danish civil engineer, entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen (1909–1993) established V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen, a company specialising in glass roofs.		On 1 April 1941, Danish civil engineer, entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen (1909–1993) established V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen, a company specialising in glass roofs.

−	One of his first commissions was for the supply of roof windows for schools to convert loft spaces into classrooms. His concept was to “...make a skylight - a roof window - that is just as good as the best vertical window”. His first roof window was patented in 1942.	+	One of his first commissions was for the supply of [https://eroofing.co.uk/product-category/roof-windows/ roof windows] for schools to convert loft spaces into classrooms. His concept was to “...make a skylight - a roof window - that is just as good as the best vertical window”. His first roof window was patented in 1942.

	In 1952 Rasmussen formed a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers, owner of joinery company E. Albers & v. Drathen (ALDRA) in Meldorf, West Germany. They established VELUX GmbH Bauzubehör, with the word 'VELUX' being a combination of ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light.		In 1952 Rasmussen formed a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers, owner of joinery company E. Albers & v. Drathen (ALDRA) in Meldorf, West Germany. They established VELUX GmbH Bauzubehör, with the word 'VELUX' being a combination of ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light.

Designing Buildings at 07:07, 20 February 2021

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	* [https://www.velux.com/our-company https://www.velux.com/our-company]		* [https://www.velux.com/our-company https://www.velux.com/our-company]

−	[[Category:~~History~~]] [[Category:~~Organisations~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Organisation~~]] [[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Product_Knowledge~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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	* Active House.		* Active House.
		+	* Aktivplus.
	* Aspects of daylighting design covered by EN 17037.		* Aspects of daylighting design covered by EN 17037.
	* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.		* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.
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	* [https://www.velux.com/our-company https://www.velux.com/our-company]		* [https://www.velux.com/our-company https://www.velux.com/our-company]

−	[[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

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		+	* Active House.
	* Aspects of daylighting design covered by EN 17037.		* Aspects of daylighting design covered by EN 17037.
	* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.		* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.

Designing Buildings at 12:57, 8 April 2020

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	* Loft conversion.		* Loft conversion.
	* Rooflight.		* Rooflight.
		+	* Types of building EN 17037 applies to.
	* Window.		* Window.

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		+	* Aspects of daylighting design covered by EN 17037.
	* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.		* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.
	* BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting.		* BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting.

Designing Buildings at 12:01, 8 April 2020

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	* Daylit space.		* Daylit space.
	* Dormer window.		* Dormer window.
		+	* EN 17037 Daylight in buildings.
	* Light shelf.		* Light shelf.
	* Light well.		* Light well.

Designing Buildings at 07:36, 23 December 2019

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−	On ~~April~~ 1, 1941, Danish civil engineer entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen (1909–1993) established V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen, specialising in glass roofs.	+	On 1 April 1941, Danish civil engineer, entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen (1909–1993) established V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen, a company specialising in glass roofs.

−	One of his first commissions was for the supply of roof windows for schools~~, converting~~ loft spaces into classrooms. His concept was to ~~“make~~ a skylight - a roof window - that is just as good as the best vertical window”. His first roof window was patented in 1942.	+	One of his first commissions was for the supply of roof windows for schools to convert loft spaces into classrooms. His concept was to “...make a skylight - a roof window - that is just as good as the best vertical window”. His first roof window was patented in 1942.

−	In 1952 Rasmussen formed a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers, ~~the~~ owner of ~~the~~ joinery E. Albers & v. Drathen (ALDRA) in Meldorf, West Germany~~, and~~ established VELUX GmbH Bauzubehör~~. The~~ word VELUX is a combination of ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light.	+	In 1952 Rasmussen formed a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers, owner of joinery company E. Albers & v. Drathen (ALDRA) in Meldorf, West Germany. They established VELUX GmbH Bauzubehör, with the word 'VELUX' being a combination of ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light.

−	By the early ~~1970s~~, VELUX had grown ~~from around 300~~ to more than a thousand employees~~, and it~~ has since become a household name around the world~~. Its popularity has meant that~~ the word ‘velux’ has become synonymous with a particular style of rooflight, in the same way that the brand name ‘Hoover’ is synonymous with vacuum cleaner.	+	By the early 1970's, VELUX had grown to more than a thousand employees. It has since become a household name around the world, and the word ‘velux’ has become synonymous with a particular style of rooflight, in the same way that the brand name ‘Hoover’ is synonymous with the vacuum cleaner.

−	In 1992 Rasmussen’s eldest son, Lars Kann-Rasmussen, became Chairman of V. Kann Rasmussen Industri - the parent company of the VELUX Group. Villum died in 1993 at the age of 84~~. In 2016, the VELUX Group celebrated its 75th anniversary~~.	+	In 1992 Rasmussen’s eldest son, Lars Kann-Rasmussen, became Chairman of V. Kann Rasmussen Industri - the parent company of the VELUX Group. Villum Kann Rasmussen died in 1993 at the age of 84.

−	~~Today~~, the VELUX Group has manufacturing and sales operations in more than 40 countries, and its products include roof windows, modular skylights, blinds, roller shutters, sun tunnels and remote controls.	+	In 2016, the VELUX Group celebrated its 75th anniversary. Today, it has manufacturing and sales operations in more than 40 countries, and its products include roof windows, modular skylights, blinds, roller shutters, sun tunnels and remote controls.

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	* Rooflight.		* Rooflight.
	* Window.		* Window.
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		+	* [https://www.velux.com/our-company https://www.velux.com/our-company]

	[[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:History]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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On April 1, 1941, Danish civil engineer entrepreneur and inventor Villum Kann Rasmussen (1909–1993) established V. Kann Rasmussen & Co in Copenhagen, specialising in glass roofs.

One of his first commissions was for the supply of roof windows for schools, converting loft spaces into classrooms. His concept was to “make a skylight - a roof window - that is just as good as the best vertical window”. His first roof window was patented in 1942.

In 1952 Rasmussen formed a partnership with Ernst Günter Albers, the owner of the joinery E. Albers & v. Drathen (ALDRA) in Meldorf, West Germany, and established VELUX GmbH Bauzubehör. The word VELUX is a combination of ‘VE’, short for ventilation and ‘LUX’, latin for light.

By the early 1970s, VELUX had grown from around 300 to more than a thousand employees, and it has since become a household name around the world. Its popularity has meant that the word ‘velux’ has become synonymous with a particular style of rooflight, in the same way that the brand name ‘Hoover’ is synonymous with vacuum cleaner.

In 1992 Rasmussen’s eldest son, Lars Kann-Rasmussen, became Chairman of V. Kann Rasmussen Industri - the parent company of the VELUX Group. Villum died in 1993 at the age of 84. In 2016, the VELUX Group celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Today, the VELUX Group has manufacturing and sales operations in more than 40 countries, and its products include roof windows, modular skylights, blinds, roller shutters, sun tunnels and remote controls.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* BRE Expert Collection 6 Daylight and shading.
* BREEAM Visual comfort Daylighting.
* BREEAM Visual comfort View out.
* Daylight lighting systems.
* Daylit space.
* Dormer window.
* Light shelf.
* Light well.
* Lighting.
* Loft conversion.
* Rooflight.
* Window.

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