Honoring individuals whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of daylight and its impact on life on Earth.

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Who will be The Daylight Award 2026 laureates?

As The Daylight Award approaches its 2026 announcement, anticipation is building around the new laureates who will join a distinguished group of previous recipients in the categories of Daylight Research and Daylight in Architecture. Awarded biennially, The Daylight Award honours individuals whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of daylight and its impact on life on Earth. Previous laureates, from pioneering researchers to visionary architects, have contributed to shaping a growing, interdisciplinary dialogue that connects science, design, and the built environment. The laureates will be revealed on Saturday, 16 May 2026, marking the UNESCO International Day of Light. The official award ceremony will take place in Copenhagen on 27 May 2026 and will be livestreamed globally, offering audiences the opportunity to experience the laureates’ lectures and join the ongoing conversation on the role of daylight in our lives.

Who will shape the next chapter of The Daylight Award story?

Mark the date and follow the announcement at thedaylightaward.com

Contact Jadrana Curkovic at The Daylight Award Communication.
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

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