WAREMA sun shading: product range and EPD snapshot
WAREMA is a European mainstay in solar shading for buildings, from exterior venetian blinds to smart controls. If a project team needs glare control, daylight tuning, or thermal load reduction, they show up on the shortlist. The open question for specifiers today is simple, how comprehensively are those products covered by third‑party verified EPDs that unlock credits and satisfy owner policies.
Who WAREMA is
WAREMA is a German manufacturer focused on solar shading and daylight management for residential and commercial buildings. Their portfolio spans facade solutions and outdoor living systems, paired with proprietary controls that sync shading with weather and occupancy.
Product mix that shows up in specs
Core lines include exterior venetian blinds, textile zip screens, roller shutters, facade awnings, pergolas and louver roofs, interior blinds, and building controls. In offices, healthcare, education, and labs, the exterior systems handle heat and glare, while controls coordinate with BMS or room controllers for comfort and energy.
How broad is the catalog
Across finishes, sizes, fabrics, slat geometries, drives, and automation options, the SKU count lands in the hundreds. That breadth is a strength in design assist, yet it also raises the stakes for documentation, since specifiers often ask for an EPD at the exact model family level.
EPD coverage today
As of December 18, 2025, we did not find current, third‑party verified product‑specific EPDs from major public program operators for WAREMA’s shading lines. That does not mean performance data is missing, rather that formal declarations that slot cleanly into sustainability submittals appear limited. For teams aiming at LEED v5 or corporate carbon policies, this can trigger default values that make selection harder.
Competitors likely seen on the same projects
On European tenders, WAREMA most often meets Griesser, ROMA, HELLA Sonnen‑ und Wetterschutztechnik, Schenker Storen, and Hunter Douglas Architectural. Some of these publish EPDs for select solar shading families, for example a zip screen from Griesser and external venetian blinds from ROMA, which can smooth approvals and keep bids moving.
Best seller to prioritize for an EPD
If one product family should go first, pick either textile zip screens used on modern glazed facades or exterior venetian blinds used on deep office ribbons. Both are frequent basis‑of‑design choices and often requested by owners who want glare control without sacrificing views. One well scoped EPD here can unlock multiple verticals.
The rulebook and where it points
Solar shading has a clear methodological path under EN 15804 with Part B requirements for shading systems used by European operators. The practical takeaway is simple, competitors are using a known rulebook, so aligning to the same PCR family reduces reviewer questions and makes comparisons fair.
What the spec math looks like
Without a product‑specific EPD, project teams may have to use conservative defaults in carbon accounting, which can push a product out of contention even if performance is strong. With one, the documentation lands faster, the risk premium drops, and the product is far less likely to be swapped late in procurement. The cost of an EPD is routinely offset by a single mid sized project win.
How to get there quickly
Pick one reference plant and one reference year of data, define two or three representative assemblies per family, then map materials, drives, and packaging. A partner that handles data requests across purchasing, production, and quality, not just modeling, keeps R&D and operations focused on production while the LCA moves forward. We prefer teams that shoulder the heavy lifting rather than asking engineers to become part‑time analysts.
Closing thought
WAREMA already plays where comfort, daylight, and aesthetics intersect. Locking in product‑specific EPDs for zip screens and venetian blinds would convert that design credibility into smoother approvals and more resilient specs. Do it once, template it, then roll across adjacent families, otherwise competitors will keep winning on paperwork, not on performance. And that would be a pitty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are WAREMA’s main product families for buildings?
Exterior venetian blinds, textile zip screens, roller shutters, facade awnings, pergolas and louver roofs, interior blinds, and building controls for automation.
Does WAREMA currently have third‑party verified product‑specific EPDs listed by major operators?
As of December 18, 2025, we did not find current listings for WAREMA’s shading families on major public operator catalogs.
Which competitor EPDs are visible to specifiers today?
Select examples include a zip screen EPD from Griesser and an external venetian blind EPD from ROMA, which can streamline submittals for projects that prefer or require EPDs.
Which WAREMA products should be prioritized for the first EPDs?
Textile zip screens and exterior venetian blinds, since they are frequent basis‑of‑design choices on glazed commercial facades.
Why do EPDs matter if performance data is already available?
EPDs plug directly into carbon accounting for LEED v5 style requirements and owner policies. Without them, conservative default values can penalize a product in competitive evaluations.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
